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FRED ELLIS V. CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CASE NO. 2013-CA-675 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City in the case styled Fred Ellis v. City of Gainesville, Florida; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case No. 2013-CA-675.
explanation
On February 28, 2013, the City received a Summons and Complaint by regular U.S. Mail. The Plaintiff alleges that on February 9, 2010, he slipped and fell on stairs at the Thomas Center. Plaintiff claims to have suffered bodily injury and resulting pain and suffering, disability, mental anguish, loss of capacity for enjoyment of life, expense of hospitalization, medical care and treatment, physical therapy, as well as property damage. Plaintiff is seeking damages in excess of $15,000.00.