Council resolutions authorizing the city to settle a lawsuit or claim. Outcome details are often confidential by the settlement terms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 settle a claim brought by Ladrina Cunningham for up to $17,500 from the general fund, resolving the dispute without further litigation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.