City settles claim from unreported incident
The City Attorney will settle a legal claim against the city. Specific details about the incident and settlement amount are not disclosed in this summary.
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Legal & Settlements items
Birmingham adds Juneteenth Independence Day as city holiday
City employees will have an additional paid day off. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and is observed as a federal holiday.
City authorized to pursue PFAS/PFOS contamination claims
City gains legal authority to sue manufacturers and polluters for PFAS and PFOS contamination. Residents' drinking water and soil may be affected; litigation could recover cleanup costs and damages.
Mayor authorized to investigate civil claims against contracted providers
City pursues legal action against contractors for potential breaches or violations. Outcome may result in settlements or judgments affecting city finances.
City authorized to pursue PFAS/PFOS contamination claims
City can now sue potentially responsible parties for PFAS and PFOS water contamination. Outcome may recover cleanup costs and damages for residents exposed to these toxic chemicals.
Mayor empowered to pursue civil claims against city contractors
Gives the Mayor authority to investigate and sue contractors who violated agreements with the city. Could recover taxpayer funds if breach is proven.
City settles Rashad Albright lawsuit from general fund
City agrees to settle a lawsuit brought by Rashad Lamar Albright. Details of the settlement amount and claim basis are not disclosed in the agenda item.
Settlement authorization for November 1 claims
City Attorney may settle unspecified claims from a November 1 incident. Details on the incident, counterparty, and settlement amount are missing from the public record provided.
City settles Johnson lawsuit; settlement amount undisclosed
The city is resolving a legal claim brought by Morgan C. Johnson. Settlement terms and dollar amount were not disclosed in the public agenda item.
City receives final judgment in Interactive Video Te case
Court ruled against the city in a dispute with Interactive Video Te. The city must now acknowledge the judgment and may owe damages or other remedies.
City settles subrogation claim with Geico Casualty Company
Closes a lawsuit brought by Geico on behalf of an insured party; specific settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in the public record excerpt.
City settles Argent lawsuit
The city and Dawn Gaye Argent have agreed to end her legal claim against Birmingham. Settlement terms are not disclosed in this item.
City settles case against Steele Valley Broo
The city resolves a legal dispute with Steele Valley Broo. Settlement terms were not disclosed in the public agenda summary.
Settlement: City pays claim for Demetrice Jelks case
City settles a liability claim against it. Settlement amount was not disclosed in the agenda item.
Settlement: City to resolve Peterson claim
City agrees to settle a legal claim from Tonisha Peterson. Settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in the public agenda.
Settlement approved: Nikia Rickett lawsuit (CV-2020-902254)
City settles legal claim brought by Nikia Rickett against the city and officer Winston Hughes Jr. Settlement amount and terms not disclosed in agenda.
City settles claim with Sharon Smith
The city will use general fund money to settle a claim filed by Sharon Smith. Settlement details are not disclosed in the public agenda.
Settlement approved for Frederick Stewart claim (C19-523)
City settles a claim with Frederick Stewart using general fund dollars. Settlement details and dollar amount not disclosed in public agenda.
Settlement authority: City Attorney empowered to resolve claims
City Attorney may settle legal claims against the city without requiring full council approval for each case. Specific incident and dollar amount not disclosed in title.