HomeMy WebLinkAboutCover MemoCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge L. Fernandez, City Attorne
DATE: June 4, 2007
RE: Proposed Settlement for City Commission Meeting - June 14, 2007
Caridad Farinas vs. City of Miami
(File No. 07-00771)
The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization to pay $77,858.41 to Claimant's
attorney, Barry Lerner, Esquire for attorney's fees and costs to settle all claims against the City
of Miami, its officers, agents, and employees, in the above referenced case.
The Claimant, Caridad Farinas, had various dates of accidents in the course and scope of
her employment with the City of Miami, and filed claims for Workers' Compensation benefits
against the City of Miami with the Division of Administrative Hearings, Office of the Judge of
Compensation Claims, which claims have been resolved by agreement and/or adjudication.
The Claimants' attorney is entitled to a reasonable attorney's fee for obtaining Workers'
Compensation benefits secured pursuant to Chapter 440, Florida Statutes. The parties reached an
agreement on compromised attorney's fees of $77,858.41, inclusive of costs. Settlement of this
issue is recommended because $77,858.41is reasonable for this case.
Funds, in the amount of $77,858.41, will be allocated from the Self -Insurance and
Insurance Trust Fund, Index Code No. 05002.301001.524000.0000.00000
Attachment(s)
cc: Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager
Elvi G. Alonso, Agenda Coordinator
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