HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemoCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEI
MEMORANDUM
RE.8
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Julie O. Btu, City Atto
DATE: July 10, 2008
RE: Proposed Resolution for City Commission Meeting — July 24, 2008
Lawson Sutton vs. City of Miami
(File No. 08-00806)
The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization for settlement of all claims for
attorney's fees and costs due Barry R. Lerner, Esq. for his representation of former employee
Lawson Sutton against the City of Miami in the amount of $64,044.94.
These workers' compensation claims were brought by Lawson Sutton, a retired police
officer, for injuries Mr. Sutton alleges he sustained in the course and scope of his employment
with the City of Miami. Mr. Lemer has been successful in obtaining benefits on behalf of Mr.
Sutton for which he is entitled to be paid attorney's fees and costs by the City of Miami.
The Office of the City Attorney has investigated and evaluated these claims and dates
of accident and has approved the recommendation of the payment of attorney's fees and costs.
Funds in the amount of $64,044.94 are available 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 Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator
126414