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.
Topic
Legal & Settlements
Agenda items
Legal & Settlements items
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 Withdrawn A Resolution pursuant to the provisions of §2-3-27 of the General Code of the City of Birmingham, 1980, as amended, authorizing the City Attorney, upon her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.
Settlement authorized in Turk v. City lawsuit
City Attorney is authorized to settle a civil lawsuit brought by Martin Turk. The settlement amount is not disclosed in the agenda item.
City Attorney authorized to settle pending claims
This gives the City Attorney power to resolve legal claims without further Council votes. The dollar amount and specific claims are not disclosed in the agenda.
City joins McKeeson opioid settlement nationwide agreement
Birmingham joins multi-state opioid litigation settlement with McKeeson, resolving claims over the company's role in the opioid crisis. Settlement details and any financial recovery for the city will be determined through the agreement.
City joins Janssen/J&J opioid settlement agreement
Birmingham will receive a share of a nationwide settlement addressing opioid manufacturer practices. Settlement funds typically support addiction treatment and prevention programs.
City settles lawsuit; amount redacted
City Attorney recommends resolving a legal claim. Settlement terms are not disclosed in this public summary.
City Attorney settles lawsuit (details redacted)
Settlement terms are confidential under legal privilege, but the city is resolving a claim against it. Public record of the settlement amount (if any) will clarify the financial impact on taxpayers.
City settles workers' compensation claim for former employee
City uses public funds to resolve a workers' compensation dispute with a former employee. Settlement amount and terms are not disclosed in the public agenda summary.
City renews excess workers' comp insurance with Midwest Employers, $332,702/year
Covers claims above the city's self-insured retention limit for workplace injuries. Premium funds come from general budget and must be renewed annually to protect city from catastrophic injury costs.
City settles lawsuit; on-the-job incident claim approved
City Attorney authorized to pay a settlement for a workplace-related claim against the city. The full dollar amount and details remain undisclosed in this consent-agenda summary.
City to pay court judgment in pending lawsuit
Court has ruled against the city; taxpayer funds will be spent to settle. Full plaintiff name and amount are missing from the public agenda—check the full resolution for details.
City pays court-ordered judgment in lawsuit settlement
Council approved payment of a judgment ordered by court in a settled lawsuit. Dollar amount was not disclosed in the agenda item.