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MARILYN PATRICK vs. CITY OF GAINESVILLE, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF FLORIDA; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, COURT CASE NO. 01-2007-CA-3041 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City of Gainesville in the case Marilyn Patrick vs. City of Gainesville, a Political Subdivision of Florida; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Court Case; No. 01-2007-CA-3041
explanation
On November 8, 2007, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint filed by Marilyn Patrick in the Circuit Court. Ms. Patrick alleges that on September 4, 2003, she was a passenger on a Regional Transit System bus when the driver of the bus negligently operated the bus in such a manner that Ms. Patrick was thrown to the floor. She claims to have sustained bodily injury, loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life, expenses for medical care and treatment in the past and in the future, loss of ability to earn money. Ms. Patrick seeks money damages.