Legislation Details

File #: 080291.    Version: 0 Name: Albert Ferguson vs. City of Gainesville; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Court Case No. 2008-CA-3865 (B)
Type: Staff Recommendation Status: Passed
File created: 9/4/2008 In control: City Attorney
On agenda: Final action: 9/4/2008
Title: Albert Ferguson vs. City of Gainesville; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Court Case No. 2008-CA-3865 (B)
Attachments: 1. 080291_Ferguson_20080904.pdf
title
Albert Ferguson vs. City of Gainesville; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Court Case No. 2008-CA-3865 (B)
 
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney and/or Special Counsel if insurance coverage is available, to represent the City of Gainesville in the case Albert Ferguson vs. City of Gainesville; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Court Case No. 2008-CA-3865
 
explanation
On August 12, 2008, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint.  The Plaintiff alleges that he was involved in an automobile accident with a City vehicle on October 18, 2007 on SW 16th Avenue near the intersection with NW 13th Street in Gainesville (the stated location is clearly erroneous).  He claims to have sustained bodily injury, loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life, expenses for hospitalization, medical and nursing care, loss of earnings and ability to earn money. Plaintiff is seeking money damages and attorney's fees.