Mayor authorized to investigate civil claims against contracted providers
City pursues legal action against contractors for potential breaches or violations. Outcome may result in settlements or judgments affecting city finances.
Topic
Legal & Settlements
Agenda items
Legal & Settlements items
City authorized to pursue PFAS/PFOS contamination claims
City can now sue potentially responsible parties for PFAS and PFOS water contamination. Outcome may recover cleanup costs and damages for residents exposed to these toxic chemicals.
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.
City receives final judgment in Interactive Video Te case
Court ruled against the city in a dispute with Interactive Video Te. The city must now acknowledge the judgment and may owe damages or other remedies.
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.
City settles Rashad Albright lawsuit from general fund
City agrees to settle a lawsuit brought by Rashad Lamar Albright. Details of the settlement amount and claim basis are not disclosed in the agenda item.
City settles Argent lawsuit
The city and Dawn Gaye Argent have agreed to end her legal claim against Birmingham. Settlement terms are not disclosed in this item.
City settles subrogation claim with Geico Casualty Company
Closes a lawsuit brought by Geico on behalf of an insured party; specific settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in the public record excerpt.
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.
Settlement: City pays claim for Demetrice Jelks case
City settles a liability claim against it. Settlement amount was not disclosed in the agenda item.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Renew excess workers' compensation insurance with Midwest Employers and Gray Ins
City commits general-fund dollars to maintain worker injury protection, ensuring covered employees and city operations are protected against catastrophic claims.
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.