HomeMy WebLinkAboutCover MemoCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
EMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable M. ♦►r and . -mbers of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge L. Fernan ez Attorneys .w.,
DATE: January 25,
RE: Proposed Settlement -City Commission Agenda -February 14, 2008
Maria Vita, et al. vs. City of Miami, et al.
Unites States District Court Case No. 07-20118-CIV-JORDAN
File No.: 08-00079
The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization for settlement of all claims
against the City of Miami in the above -referenced case, in the total amount of $15,000.
This federal civil rights action was brought by Attorney Gregorio Dickson, on behalf of
Plaintiffs Maria Vita and Donaldo Rivera against the City of Miami and individual police
officers for claims arising out of the Plaintiffs' arrests in 2004.
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 $15,000 are available
from the Self -Insurance and Insurance Trust Fund, Index Code No.
05002.301001.545000.0000.00000.
Attachment(s)
cc: Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager
Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator
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