HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Office of the City AttorneyCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO: Honorable Mayor and Mein ers f t y oiu -nission
FROM: Victoria M6ndez, City Attori
DATE: June 2, 2016
RE: Proposed Settleiuent
Emilia Diaz Fox v. City of Miami, Florida, et al..
Case No.: 15-20125-CIV-SEITZ
File ID No.: 16-00647
The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization for settlement of all claims
against the City of Miami, Florida and City of Miami Police Officer Artice Peoples, in
the amount of $35,000.00. This action was brought by the Law Offices of Gregory A.
Samms, P.A. on behalf of Emilia Diaz Fox, for an alleged false arrest and excessive use
of force on December 25, 2011.
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 $35,000.00, are
available from the Non -Departmental Account No. 0000 1,980000.53 1010.0000.00000.
Attachrnent(s)
Cc: Daniel J. Alfonso, City Manager
Christopher Rose, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Aiu1a Medina, Agenda Coordinator
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