Legal & Settlements

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.