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DEREK K. WILLIAMS VS. CITY OF GAINESVILLE; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CASE NO. 2017-CA-382 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City in the case styled Derek K. Williams vs. City of Gainesville; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case No. 2017-CA-382.
explanation
On March 2, 2017, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint filed by Derek K. Williams in the Circuit Court against the City of Gainesville. Derek K. Williams alleges that he was involved in an automobile accident with a City bus on March 3, 2015 at the intersection of SW 34th Street and SW 20th Avenue, in Gainesville. Derek K. Williams claims to have suffered bodily injury and resulting pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life, expense of hospitalization, medical and nursing care and treatment, loss of earnings, loss of ability to earn money, and aggravation of a previously existing condition. Mr. Williams seeks money damages in excess of $15,000.00.