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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 270 items in last 76 months
Total dollars $5.0M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (30.8% of agenda items processed so far).
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September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #28 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved in Calvin Bowman lawsuit

City resolves legal claim brought by Calvin Bowman. Settlement amount and terms not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Calvin Bowman Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
August 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #64 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved: City resolves claims against Trane U.S., Inc.

The city is settling a lawsuit against HVAC manufacturer Trane U.S., Inc. The specific dollar amount and terms are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Trane U.S., Inc Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
August 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #65 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles litigation with Trane U.S., Inc. and others

A settlement resolves all claims in the city's case against Trane U.S., Inc. and related defendants. The cash payment terms will be finalized upon council approval.

Counterparty: Trane U.S., Inc, et. al Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
August 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #39 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles lawsuit with Day One Management

This settlement resolves a legal dispute between the city and Day One Management. Settlement terms, including any payment amount, are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Al Nolan d/b/a Day One Management Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
July 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #70 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City joins Kroger national settlement agreement

Birmingham joins a multi-city settlement with Kroger, likely involving environmental remediation, tax liability, or operational terms affecting the company's presence in the city.

Counterparty: Kroger Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
July 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #40 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved: City pays to resolve Howard v. Carroll case

City agreed to settle a lawsuit filed against police officer Joshua Ryan Carroll and the city. The settlement amount and terms are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Tatyana Alexandria Howard v. Joshua Ryan Carroll and the City of Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
July 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #38 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City authorizes legal resolution in Davis v. City case

City is settling a lawsuit filed by Josephine Davis. The settlement terms are not disclosed in this item, so the direct cost and impact to residents cannot be determined from the agenda alone.

Counterparty: Josephine Davis Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
July 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #39 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved: City pays Kimberly Crum in lawsuit

City agrees to settle a legal claim against the municipality and an official. Settlement amount not disclosed in title.

Counterparty: Kimberly Crum Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
July 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #20 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $278

City settles stop-sign damage claim with GEICO for $278.74

GEICO will reimburse the city for damage to a stop sign at Parkway East and Matthews Avenue, recovering public funds at minimal cost to process.

Counterparty: GEICO Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement Location: Parkway East at Matthews Avenue
June 18, 2024 · Item number:Item #25 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City to recover damages from GEICO for 2023 auto accident

City recovers funds for vehicle damage caused by a GEICO-insured driver's collision on July 2, 2023. Settlement amount not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: GEICO Insurance Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
May 28, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City joins Cardinal and Centora statewide settlement

Birmingham is joining a statewide settlement with Alabama and other subdivisions involving Cardinal and Centora. Details of what this settles and how it affects residents are unclear from the agenda text.

Counterparty: Cardinal and Centora, State of Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
May 28, 2024 · Item number:Item #41 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City Attorney reports final judgment in Safford Build case

A court has ruled against the city in a dispute with Safford Build. The City Council is being notified of the final judgment, which may result in payment or other obligations to the plaintiff.

Counterparty: Safford Build Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #34 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City loses judgment in Monroy-Catalan case

A court ruled against the city in the Monroy-Catalan case. The city attorney is notifying the council of the final judgment, which may result in financial liability or other obligations for the city.

Counterparty: Monroy-Catalan Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #26 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles State Farm v. Robert Earl Lewis case

The City Attorney will resolve a legal dispute between State Farm and Robert Earl Lewis on the City's behalf. Settlement details are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: State Farm v. Robert Earl Lewis Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 27, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Joanie Medlin lawsuit

The city has agreed to settle a legal dispute with Joanie Medlin. Settlement terms and costs are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: Joanie Medlin Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 27, 2024 · Item number:Item #16 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles workers' compensation claim

The City is settling a workers' compensation claim brought by a city employee. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in the public agenda summary.

Counterparty: Workers' Compensation Claimant Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 27, 2024 · Item number:Item #15 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles workers' compensation claim

Worker receives settlement for injury or illness claim against the city. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Birmingham worker (workers' compensation claimant) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 27, 2024 · Item number:Item #17 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Mickey Bailey litigation

Resolves outstanding legal claim against Birmingham. Settlement amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Mickey Bailey Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #36 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $1.3M

City accepts $1.29M settlement from opioid distributors McKesson, Janssen, J&J

Settlement funds help pay for opioid-addiction treatment and prevention programs in the city. This is the first major payout from a nationwide litigation against pharmaceutical companies over their role in the opioid crisis.

Counterparty: McKesson, Janssen, Johnson & Johnson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #37 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $47K

Settlement: City pays $46,700 penalty to ADEM for environmental violations

City resolves environmental rule violations through consent order with state agency. $46,700 penalty comes from general fund.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #25 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Kiera Furr lawsuit

The city is resolving a legal claim against it and a city employee. Settlement terms (including any payment) are not disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: Kiera Furr Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #24 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved: Clarence Edward Muhammad v. City

City Attorney settling lawsuit with Clarence Edward Muhammad. Settlement amount and terms not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Clarence Edward Muhammad Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #26 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles lawsuit with William Dixon et al.

Resolves legal claim against the City on behalf of William Dixon and others. Dollar amount not disclosed in public agenda item.

Counterparty: William Dixon et al. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #49 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $3K

City pays $3,062 to Rich's Collision for vehicle repairs

Routine spending from the general fund to repair three city vehicles damaged in wrecks. Equipment Management covers ongoing fleet maintenance costs.

Counterparty: Rich's Collision Repair, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement Location: Adamsville, Alabama
February 28, 2023 · Item number:Item #35 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City joins nationwide Walmart opioid settlement

Birmingham will recover a share of settlement funds intended to address the opioid crisis, though the city's specific payment amount is not disclosed in this authorization.

Counterparty: Walmart Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
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