Ordinance would ban loitering for organizers in public spaces
New law would restrict where organizers, activists, and community groups can gather in public. Could limit protest, canvassing, and street-based organizing activities city-wide.
Topic
Legal & Settlements
Agenda items
Legal & Settlements items
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.
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.
City settles workers' compensation claim
Worker receives settlement for injury or illness claim against the city. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.
City settles Mickey Bailey litigation
Resolves outstanding legal claim against Birmingham. Settlement amount not disclosed in agenda.
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.
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.
Lease tax filing rules clarified in city code
City updating how lease tax returns must be filed and paid. The change clarifies existing requirements for property owners and renters who owe this tax.
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.
Lodging tax filing rules amended
Changes how hotels and short-term rental operators file tax returns and submit payments. May affect filing deadlines or reporting requirements for hospitality businesses in the city.
Settlement approved: Clarence Edward Muhammad v. City
City Attorney settling lawsuit with Clarence Edward Muhammad. Settlement amount and terms not disclosed in agenda item.
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.
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.
City settles Voldavia Roberts lawsuit; amount withheld
The city is resolving a legal claim brought by Voldavia Roberts and others. Settlement details—including the city's payment or liability—are not disclosed in the agenda summary.
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.
Settlement authorized for on-the-job claim against city
City will pay a settlement for an alleged on-the-job injury or incident. The specific dollar amount and claimant details are not disclosed in this item.
City Attorney authorized to settle damage claim
City may pay settlement funds to resolve a claim for damages. Specific claim details and amount not disclosed in consent agenda.
City settles legal claim (amount not disclosed)
The City will use general fund dollars to resolve a lawsuit. Details are redacted in the public agenda, which is common for pending or confidential litigation.
City joins Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens opioid settlement
Birmingham will recover settlement funds from major pharmaceutical and retail companies for opioid damages. The exact amount and how the city will use the recovered money remain to be seen.
City loses judgment to King Fred Property Management
Court ruled against the city in a case brought by King Fred Property Management & Construction. The judgment amount and underlying dispute details are not yet public.