Legal & Settlements

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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 Attorney authorized to settle Johnnie Brock suit

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

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.

City to pay court judgment to plaintiff

The city is settling a lawsuit by paying a court-ordered judgment from the general fund. Specifics on the claim and amount are not disclosed in this item.

City settles lawsuit filed by Patricia Scarbrough

Resolves legal claim against the city. Settlement terms not disclosed in the agenda title.

Settlement: City pays compromised amount in Richardson litigation

City General Fund pays settlement to resolve Terrence Richardson's claim. Dollar amount not disclosed in public agenda.

City Attorney authorized to settle work-duty claims

This lets the City Attorney settle lawsuits over alleged workplace injuries or employment disputes without returning to Council. No dollar amount is specified in the title.