HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Office of the City AttorneyCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorabl MMa.r and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Victoria Me , City Attorney
DATE: October 6, 2014
RE: Proposed Settlement for City Commission Meeting — October 23, 2014
Daphne Merritt vs. City of Miami
File No. 14-01001
The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization for settlement of all claims
against the City of Miami by the above claimant, in the amount of $90,000.00.
These workers' compensation actions were brought by Daphne Merritt, a City of
Miami police officer, for injuries/occupational diseases Ms. Merritt sustained in the
course and scope of her employment with the City of Miami. This lump sum also
includes a general release and separation agreement.
The Office of the City Attorney has investigated and evaluated these claims and
dates of accident and has approved the reconirnendation of this settlement. Funds, in the
amount of $90,000.00, are available from Account No.
50001.3 01001.524000.0000.00000.
VM/BWAJ/tpr
Attachment(s)
cc: Daniel J. Alfonso, City Manager
Julia D. Hernandez, Agenda Coordinator
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