City to settle Dodson v. Birmingham lawsuit for $20,000
If approved, the city would pay $20,000 from the general fund to resolve a civil claim brought by Donald M. Dodson against the city and officer Steven D. Turner (Case No. 01-CV-2024-902169).
If approved, the city would recover $14,976.35 from Progressive Insurance to cover damage caused by a May 2026 collision involving a Progressive-insured driver. The settlement would close a liability claim against the insurer.