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Legal settlement

Council resolutions authorizing the city to settle a lawsuit or claim. Outcome details are often confidential by the settlement terms.

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Legal settlement — items per month

Indexed so far 328 items in last 98 months
Total dollars $5.7M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.4% of agenda items processed so far).
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September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #31 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $90K

City to settle Outpatient Services East lawsuit for up to $90,000

If approved, the city would pay up to $90,000 to resolve the legal claim filed by Outpatient Services East. The settlement would be funded from the general fund.

Counterparty: Outpatient Services East, LTD Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #32 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $10K

City to accept $10,333.53 State Farm insurance settlement for vehicle damage

The city would receive payment for property damage caused by a State Farm-insured driver in June 2025. If approved, the Mayor would be authorized to finalize the settlement and resolve the claim.

Counterparty: State Farm Fire and Casualty Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
September 22, 2026 · Item number:Item #15 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $24K

Settlement vote: $24,225 payout for Christopher Holmes claim

The city would pay $24,225 from the general fund to settle a claim filed by Christopher Holmes. If approved, this payment would resolve the dispute.

Counterparty: Christopher Holmes Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $15K

City to settle $15K workers' comp claim with DPW employee

Council would authorize a $15,000 settlement to resolve an on-the-job injury claim filed by a Public Works employee. If approved, the payout would come from the city's general fund.

Counterparty: Department of Public Works employee Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #12 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $15K

Council to settle $14,976 car-damage claim with Progressive Insurance

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.

Counterparty: Progressive Direct Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #15 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approval sought: $15,000 payout in Thomas v. City case

The city would pay $15,000 from general funds to settle a lawsuit filed by Erika Latrice Thomas and others against the city. If approved, this claim would be resolved and the funds released.

Counterparty: Erika Latrice Thomas, et al Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
September 8, 2026 · Item number:Item #11 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City to join Hyundai/Kia settlement over theft-prone vehicle sales

If approved, Birmingham would receive settlement funds from Hyundai and Kia for distributing vehicles unreasonably susceptible to theft. The payout would support the city's public nuisance claims and compensate residents affected by high-theft vehicle models.

Counterparty: Hyundai Motor America and Kia America, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #31 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $22K

Settlement: City to pay $22,500 in McLaurin v. City of Birmingham case

Council will consider authorizing a $22,500 settlement payout from the general fund to resolve a civil claim. If approved, the Mayor and City Attorney would be authorized to execute settlement documents.

Counterparty: Gene Allen McLaurin Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
September 1, 2026 · Item number:Item #30 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $20K

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).

Counterparty: Donald M. Dodson, City of Birmingham, Steven D. Turner Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
August 25, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $18K

Settlement of Ladrina Cunningham claim: up to $17,500

If approved, the city would settle a claim brought by Ladrina Cunningham for up to $17,500 from the general fund, resolving the dispute without further litigation.

Counterparty: Ladrina Cunningham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #19 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $45K

City to settle Hall v. Hall lawsuit for up to $45,000

If approved, the city would pay $45,000 from the general fund to resolve a civil claim brought by Jasmine Hall. The settlement would close the case without further litigation.

Counterparty: Jasmine Hall v. Kentrell Tremayne Hall, et al Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $27K

Workers' compensation settlement: $27K payout for DPW injury claim

Council would authorize a $27,000 settlement for a Department of Public Works employee's on-the-job injury claim involving shoulder and body trauma. If approved, funds from the general fund would be released to resolve the dispute.

Counterparty: Department of Public Works employee Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $17K

Council to settle workers' comp claim: $16,767 DPW employee injury payout

Would release $16,767 from city funds to settle a workers' compensation claim brought by a Department of Public Works employee for an alleged on-the-job injury. If approved, the city would resolve the claim without further litigation.

Counterparty: Department of Public Works employee Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #44 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $14K

Council to settle Allen v. City lawsuit for $14,000

If approved, the city would pay $14,000 from the general fund to resolve a civil claim. The settlement would close out the case without further litigation costs or court proceedings.

Counterparty: Denisha Allen Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
June 23, 2026 · Item number:Item #15 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $100K

Settlement: City to pay Southern Natural Gas $100K for claim

If approved, the city would pay Southern Natural Gas Company $100,000 from the general fund to settle a claim. The payout would reduce available general fund resources.

Counterparty: Southern Natural Gas Company, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
June 23, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $25K

City to settle State Auto claim for up to $25,000

If approved, the city would pay up to $25,000 from the general fund to settle a claim filed by Wilber & Associates on behalf of State Auto Company and UAB. The funds come from existing city accounts.

Counterparty: Wilber & Associates o/b/o State Auto Company a/s/o The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
June 16, 2026 · Item number:Item #25 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $202K

Council to accept $201,826 settlement for A.G. Gaston Park fire damage

If approved, the city would receive $201,826.25 from insurers to cover fire damage to the A.G. Gaston Park Concessions building. The settlement would recover full costs for the March 2026 incident.

Counterparty: McGriff Insurance Services, LLC and AIG Specialty Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement Location: 916 Washington Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #31 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $100K

Settlement: City to pay $100K in Williams v. Birmingham case

If approved, the city would pay $100,000 to settle a civil claim brought by Carlton Tyler Williams against the city. The settlement would use general funds.

Counterparty: Carlton Tyler Williams Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
June 9, 2026 · Item number:Item #32 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $20K

Settlement authorization: $20K payout for Sloan claim

If approved, the city would pay $20,000 from the general fund to settle Fransesta Sloan's affidavit of claim. Funds come from city reserves and require no additional appropriation.

Counterparty: Fransesta Sloan Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
June 2, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $12K

City to settle Leroy Torrence claim for $12,000

If approved, the city would pay $12,000 from the general fund to settle a claim filed by Leroy Torrence. The settlement would resolve the matter without further litigation.

Counterparty: Leroy Torrence Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
May 26, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $150K

Settlement up for vote: $150K payout for BFRS worker injury claim

If approved, the city would pay $150,000 to settle a workers' compensation claim from a Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service employee injured on the job. Funds would come from the general fund.

Counterparty: Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service employee Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
May 26, 2026 · Item number:Item #22 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $50K

Settlement proposed: $50K payout for BPD employee work injury claim

Would authorize up to $50,000 from the general fund to settle a workers' compensation claim by a police officer alleging back and body injuries from an on-the-job accident or occupational disease.

Counterparty: BPD employee Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
May 26, 2026 · Item number:Item #17 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $25K

Council to settle $25K vehicle damage claim against National General Insurance

If approved, the city would receive $25,000 to cover damage from a December 2025 collision involving a National General insured driver. The settlement would resolve the claim and allow the Mayor to finalize necessary documents.

Counterparty: National General Insurance Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
May 26, 2026 · Item number:Item #18 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $21K

Proposed $21K settlement in Perkins v. City lawsuit

If approved, the city would pay $21,000 from the general fund to settle a civil lawsuit (Charles D. Perkins v. City of Birmingham). This resolves pending litigation in Jefferson County Circuit Court.

Counterparty: Charles D. Perkins Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
May 26, 2026 · Item number:Item #19 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $12K

Settlement vote: $12,500 payout in Russell v. Barbour case

Council would authorize up to $12,500 in general funds to settle the civil claim Christopher Shane Russell v. Shunta Barbour et al (Case CV-2025-900507). Funds come from the city's general ledger.

Counterparty: Christopher Shane Russell v. Shunta Barbour, et al Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
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