Legal & Settlements

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.

City acquires temporary construction easement at 532 37th Terrace West

City will gain legal right to access and work across private property for a construction project. Property owner may be entitled to compensation.

City acquires temporary construction easement at 561 38th Avenue West

City will gain temporary access to private property for construction work. Property owner may receive compensation or have work performed on their land.

Settlement: City authorizes legal resolution in Davis v. City case

City is settling a lawsuit filed by Josephine Davis. The settlement terms are not disclosed in this item, so the direct cost and impact to residents cannot be determined from the agenda alone.

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.

CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution, amending Resolution No. 1859-23, and approving the Standing Council committees in accordance with Section 2-2-14 of the General Code of the City of Birmingham. (Submitted and Recommended by Council President O'Quinn)

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 Mickey Bailey litigation

Resolves outstanding legal claim against Birmingham. Settlement amount not disclosed in agenda.

City settles workers' compensation claim

Worker receives settlement for injury or illness claim against the city. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

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.

Settlement agreement approved: City resolves claims with Vick

City Council approved a settlement to resolve a dispute with Vick. Details of the claims and terms are not disclosed in this item.

Settlement agreement and release of claims; Levy (2024-1699)

City resolves a legal claim through settlement, potentially affecting tax levies or municipal finances. Details of the counterparty and amount are not specified in the item description.

Settlement agreement with Lynn Burns approved

City resolves legal claim with Lynn Burns through negotiated settlement. Settlement terms and any payment amount are not publicly disclosed in the agenda.

Lodging tax rules amended for City of Mobile

Changes to how the city collects or uses lodging taxes may affect hotel rates, tourism revenue, or public services funded by this tax.