title
Matthew Phillip Johnson vs. City of Gainesville; Alachua County Circuit Court; Case No.: 01-09-CA-2616. (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City of Gainesville in the case styled Matthew Phillip Johnson vs. City of Gainesville; Alachua County Circuit Court; Case No.: 01-09-CA-2616.
explanation
On May 21, 2009, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint filed by Matthew Phillip Johnson in the Circuit Court. Mr. Johnson alleges that on August 12, 2007, he was attacked by an unknown assailant while in the City’s parking garage. He alleges that the City did not maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition by its failure to provide security nor did the City warn users of alleged criminal activity occurring on the premises. Mr. Johnson claims to have sustained bodily injury, resulting in pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life, expense of hospitalization, medical and nursing care and loss of ability to earn money. Mr. Johnson seeks money damages.