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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM: Julie O. Bru, City
DATE: April 23, 2013
RE: Proposed Settlement for City Commission Meeting —May 9, 2013
Lisa Hines vs. City of Miami
File No. 13-00540
The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization for settlement of all claims
against the City of Miami by the above claimant in the amount of $397,000 [the City will
pay Ms. Hines $242,000 after approval of this settlement by the Judge of Compensation
Claims and the remaining $150,000 one year after approval by the Judge of
Compensation Claims].
These workers' compensation actions were brought by Lisa Hines, a clerk for the
Police Department with the City of Miami, for injuries Ms. Hines sustained in the course
and scope of her employment with the City of Miami. This settlement also includes a
general release of all other claims or administrative proceedings/litigation.
The Office of the City Attorney has investigated and evaluated these claims and
dates of accident and has approved the recommendation of this settlement. Funds, in the ,
amount of $397,000 are available from Account No. 05001.301001.524000.0000.00000.
Attachment(s)
cc: Johnny Martinez P.E., City Manager
Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator
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