Legal & Settlements

Settlement: City settles State Farm insurance case DV-2021-905918

City resolves insurance liability claim involving Briyona Young. Settlement terms and financial exposure to the city will be determined by this authorization.

Settlement approved: City of Birmingham resolves Tolbert v. City lawsuit

City settles civil litigation brought by Casonja Tolbert. Settlement amount and terms not disclosed in agenda.

City authorizes lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai

City legal team will investigate and pursue civil claims against Kia America and Hyundai Motor America. Outcome could recover damages for the city and affected residents.

City settles Hopson civil rights suit (CV-2023-000097)

City agrees to settle a lawsuit filed by Betsy Hopson in Jefferson County Circuit Court. Settlement details and financial terms are not disclosed in this item.

City settles workers' comp claim with DPW employee

Settlement resolves workplace injury dispute for Department of Public Works employee claiming on-the-job injuries. Dollar amount and claim details not disclosed in agenda.

Settlement approved in Calvin Bowman lawsuit

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

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.

City extends moratorium on automated car washes

The city is renewing its ban on new automated car wash facilities to protect neighborhood character and traffic patterns while the city develops long-term zoning rules.

Automated car wash moratorium extended or repealed

City Council votes on whether to keep or end rules limiting automated car wash locations. Second reading.

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.

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.

City acquires temporary construction easement at 518 W. 37th Court

City will gain access rights across private property at 518 W. 37th Court for construction work. Property owner may receive compensation or be required to allow temporary access.

City acquires temporary construction easement at 532 37th Terrace West

City will gain legal right to access and work across private property for a construction project. Property owner may be entitled to compensation.

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.

City acquires temporary construction easement at 561 38th Avenue West

City will gain temporary access to private property for construction work. Property owner may receive compensation or have work performed on their land.

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.

CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution, amending Resolution No. 1859-23, and approving the Standing Council committees in accordance with Section 2-2-14 of the General Code of the City of Birmingham. (Submitted and Recommended by Council President O'Quinn)

OLD AND NEW BUSINESS An Executive Session pursuant to the Alabama Open Meetings Act, Ala. Code, 1975, § 36-25A-7 (3) to discuss with the City Attorney the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation.

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.

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.