Legal & Settlements

City joins Publix settlement agreement

Birmingham will participate in a settlement involving Publix and related entities. The city's financial and legal obligations under this settlement are not detailed in the available information.

City adds paid Mental Health Observance Leave for employees

Employees gain a new paid day off to focus on mental health and wellbeing. The change is funded from the city's general budget.

Mobile food vendors: new licensing rules approved

New rules for food trucks and mobile vendors operating in the city. Changes how they get licensed and what rules they must follow.

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.

City settles Melissa Fendley lawsuit

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

City updates mobile food vendor rules under licensing law

New rules will govern how food trucks and carts operate in Birmingham. Changes could affect where vendors can set up, permit costs, or operating hours.

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."

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.

City Attorney authorized to settle claim

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

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.