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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 28, 2021 · Item number:Item #49 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement authorization for November 1 claims

City Attorney may settle unspecified claims from a November 1 incident. Details on the incident, counterparty, and settlement amount are missing from the public record provided.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
September 28, 2021 · Item number:Item #50 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Johnson lawsuit; settlement amount undisclosed

The city is resolving a legal claim brought by Morgan C. Johnson. Settlement terms and dollar amount were not disclosed in the public agenda item.

Counterparty: Morgan C. Johnson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
September 14, 2021 · Item number:Item #32 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles case against Steele Valley Broo

The city resolves a legal dispute with Steele Valley Broo. Settlement terms were not disclosed in the public agenda summary.

Counterparty: Steele Valley Broo Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
August 24, 2021 · Item number:Item #87 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City pays claim for Demetrice Jelks case

City settles a liability claim against it. Settlement amount was not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Demetrice Jelks Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
August 24, 2021 · Item number:Item #35 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved: Nikia Rickett lawsuit (CV-2020-902254)

City settles legal claim brought by Nikia Rickett against the city and officer Winston Hughes Jr. Settlement amount and terms not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Nikia Rickett Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
August 24, 2021 · Item number:Item #36 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City to resolve Peterson claim

City agrees to settle a legal claim from Tonisha Peterson. Settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in the public agenda.

Counterparty: Tonisha Peterson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #17 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles liability claim; counterparty and amount undisclosed

The city is using general funds to resolve a legal claim. Full details of the incident, counterparty, and settlement amount are not publicly described in this agenda item.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #16 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement authority: City Attorney empowered to resolve claims

City Attorney may settle legal claims against the city without requiring full council approval for each case. Specific incident and dollar amount not disclosed in title.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles claim with Sharon Smith

The city will use general fund money to settle a claim filed by Sharon Smith. Settlement details are not disclosed in the public agenda.

Counterparty: Sharon Smith Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #18 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved for claim C20-414

City settles a claim by Obray Carter using general funds. Details of the settlement amount and claim nature are not disclosed in this agenda item.

Counterparty: Obray Carter Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #20 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved for Frederick Stewart claim (C19-523)

City settles a claim with Frederick Stewart using general fund dollars. Settlement details and dollar amount not disclosed in public agenda.

Counterparty: Frederick Stewart Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #27 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City to pay Tommy Berry claim C19-398

City Attorney recommends settling a claim filed by Tommy Berry. The settlement amount is not disclosed in this summary, but residents can track how city funds are used for legal claims.

Counterparty: Tommy Berry Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles claim with Gail Wilson (C19-588)

City agrees to settle a legal claim brought by Gail Wilson using general funds. Settlement amount and claim details are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Gail Wilson Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved in Natasha Kathiany v. City of Birmingham

City settles a claim brought by Natasha Kathiany using general funds. Settlement amount and grounds for the claim were not disclosed in the public agenda.

Counterparty: Natasha Kathiany Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
May 18, 2021 · Item number:Item #12 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $20K

City accepts $20K cash settlement from Gossett Estate

City declines inherited property and receives $20,000 cash instead. The settlement resolves the estate's offer in lieu of property donation.

Counterparty: Estate of David Richard Gossett Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #20 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Maurice Carter claim

The city will pay settlement funds from the general fund to resolve a legal claim brought by Maurice Carter. Settlement terms are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Maurice Carter Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #18 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City resolves legal claim (details redacted)

The city is settling a claim against it, using public funds. The full details of the incident and settlement amount are not disclosed in this agenda summary.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #17 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles claims from incident under General Code §2-3-27

The City Attorney is authorized to settle legal claims against the city. Dollar amounts and incident details are not publicly disclosed in the agenda summary.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Angela Eason claim (dollar amount undisclosed)

The city is settling a legal claim brought by Angela Eason. The specific dollar amount and claim details are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: Angela Eason Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #11 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles legal claim from unreported incident

The city is using public funds to resolve a lawsuit. Details of the incident and settlement amount are not public in this summary.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #12 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved: City Attorney settles Mobley v. Stafford lawsuit

City Attorney gained authority to settle a lawsuit involving Cordell Mobley and former employee Cullen Stafford. Settlement terms and cost to taxpayers are not specified in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Cordell Mobley Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #13 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Kenneth Ellis lawsuit

Settlement terms unknown; dollar amount and admission/release details not disclosed in public summary. Citizens entitled to settlement amount and conditions.

Counterparty: Kenneth Ellis Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
December 1, 2020 · Item number:Item #54 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Aubrey Williams lawsuit against police officers

The city will pay damages to resolve a civil claim against officers Aguirre and Richard. Terms of the settlement remain sealed in the legal documents presented to council.

Counterparty: Aubrey Williams vs. Daniel Aguirre and Richard (defendant parties) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
November 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #44 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles claims from incident — details withheld

The city is paying to resolve a legal claim, but the agenda text is incomplete. Citizens deserve to know what happened, who was harmed, and how much the settlement costs.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
November 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #29 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles federal lawsuit brought by Rodney Scott Jent

Settlement of federal civil-rights litigation resolves allegations against the city. Details of the claim, damages, and terms of the settlement are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Rodney Scott Jent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
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