Legal & Settlements

City settles Melissa Fendley lawsuit

The city is resolving a legal dispute involving resident Melissa Fendley. Settlement terms were not disclosed.

City settles Eric Brown lawsuit; funding source: general fund

City agrees to resolve a legal dispute with Eric Brown. Settlement terms and payment amount are not disclosed in the agenda item.

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 potential litigation."

Settlement authorization (details incomplete)

The city is settling a legal claim, but the title and description are truncated. Citizens need to know the defendant, claim amount, and what the settlement covers.

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 potential litigation."

Settlement: City authorizes Attorney to resolve Vincent and McDonald case

City Attorney has discretion to settle a legal claim brought by Andrarius Vincent and Martez McDonald. The dollar amount and terms are not disclosed in the public agenda.

City Attorney authorized to settle claim

City will resolve a legal claim; the settlement terms are not disclosed in the public title.

City settles lawsuit with Trinity CME Church et al

Settlement resolves legal dispute between city and Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Dollar amount and settlement 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.

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.

City settles claims brought by Shaquita Sanders and family

City will pay out settlement funds to resolve legal claims. Dollar amount and claim details were not disclosed in the agenda materials.

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 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.

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.

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.