Legal & Settlements

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 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 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 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.

Uptown District boundary expands to include Protective Stadium

Protective Stadium and portions of City Walk Bham now fall under Uptown Entertainment District rules. This affects zoning, tax treatment, and development incentives for these downtown properties.

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.

City pays settlement on court judgment (details incomplete)

City taxpayer funds will be used to settle a lawsuit, but the plaintiff name, dollar amount, and claim details are missing from the agenda item.

Taxi fare and fuel surcharge increase approved

Taxi fares rise across Birmingham in response to fuel costs. Affects commuters who rely on taxis and rideshare services.

Taxi fares rise; temporary fuel surcharge added

Maximum taxi rates are increasing and a temporary surcharge will apply to offset higher fuel costs. Passengers will pay more per ride.

CONSENT ITEM 58. 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, t

Public hearing set for taxi rate increase due to fuel costs

City will consider raising taxi fares to reflect higher fuel costs. Hearing is June 21, 2022.

Settlement approved: City Attorney authorized to settle Johnnie Brock suit

City resolves lawsuit with Johnnie Brock. Settlement amount and terms not disclosed in agenda item.

Settlement authorized: City Attorney handles Dianne King lawsuit

City will settle a lawsuit brought by Dianne King, using general funds. Settlement details are not disclosed in this consent item, but the outcome will be paid from public money.

Settlement: City pays claim to Burnquetta Pruitt

The city is settling a legal claim brought by Burnquetta Pruitt. Citizens deserve transparency about claims the city resolves.

Settlement approved: City resolves Noah Goggans lawsuit

The city is settling a lawsuit brought by Noah Goggans. Settlement terms and the amount the city will pay are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Smoking law amended: definition of "cigar" revised

Changes to the city's smoking ban may affect which tobacco products are regulated in public spaces and workplaces. The specific impact depends on how the definition shift alters enforcement.

Smoking law amends cigar definition

Changes which tobacco products are covered by Birmingham's public smoking restrictions. Clarifies what counts as a "cigar" for enforcement purposes.

Settlement: City to pay judgment to plaintiff

City will spend public funds to settle a legal claim. Specific dollar amount and case details are incomplete in the public record.