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.
Topic
Legal & Settlements
Agenda items
Legal & Settlements items
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 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.
Settlement approved: Clarence Edward Muhammad v. City
City Attorney settling lawsuit with Clarence Edward Muhammad. Settlement amount and terms not disclosed in agenda item.
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 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.
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 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 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 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.
City settles Monica Abrams et al. litigation
Settlement resolves ongoing legal claim against the city. Outcome and payment terms will be finalized by the City Attorney.
Court awards $8 judgment to Cynthia Thomas against City
City must pay $8 from the general fund to resolve a lawsuit. The judgment closes a case filed in 2019 in Jefferson County Circuit Court.
CONSENT ITEM 7. Withdrawn A Resolution pursuant to the provisions of §2-3-27 of the General Code of the City of Birmingham, 1980, as amended, authorizing the City Attorney, upon her recommendation, to pay the judgment in the matter of Cynthia Thomas v.
CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution, pursuant to Section 100 of the Constitution of the State of Alabama, and the provisions of §2-3-27 of the General Code of the City of Birmingham, 1980, as amended, authorizing the City Attorney, upon her recommendation to s
Settlement approved: City Attorney authorized to resolve Jackson lawsuit
City is settling a legal claim brought by Laurie Jackson. The settlement amount and case details were not disclosed in the agenda item.
City Attorney settles outstanding claims against Birmingham
City Attorney has authority to settle legal claims without additional Council approval, saving staff time and reducing legal costs where settlement is prudent.
City settles Tyra Fuller lawsuit
The city is using public funds to settle a legal dispute with Tyra Fuller. Settlement details—including the amount and reason for the claim—are not disclosed in this summary.
City settles Stephon Green lawsuit
City agrees to settle a lawsuit brought by Stephon Green. Settlement terms and dollar amount were not disclosed in the agenda item.
City moves to allow medical cannabis dispensaries
Birmingham could become one of the first Alabama cities to permit legal medical cannabis retail. If approved, patients with qualifying conditions will gain local access to state-licensed dispensaries.