HomeMy WebLinkAboutCover MemoCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Ma and M bers„of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge L. Fernand
DATE: August 22, 20
RE: Proposed Settlement -City Commission Agenda -September 12, 2006
Kucharik, et al., vs. City of Miami, et al.,
Case No.: 04-00204 CA (20) Matter ID No.: LT-0400045
(File No. 06-01378)
The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization for settlement of all claims
against the City of Miami and its police officers in the above -referenced case, in the amount of
$35,000.
This is action was brought by the law firm of Feiler, Leach & McCarron, on behalf of
Chris Kucharik, Alberto Kan, Santo Greco, Nathan Grados, and Rebecca Grados against the
City of Miami, Officer Robert Marana, Officer Toriano Hardnett, Officer Kenneth Mclllwain,
and Officer Barbara Shaffner for claims of false arrest and malicious prosecution.
The Office of the City Attorney has investigated and evaluated this case and has
approved the recommendation of this settlement. Funds in the amount of $35,000 are available
from the Self -Insurance and Insurance Trust Fund, Index Code No, 515001.624401.6.652.
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Attachment(s)
c: Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager
Elvi G. Alonso, Agenda Coordinator
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