title
RUTHIE ARAD VS. CITY OF GAINESVILLE; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CASE NO. 2015-CA-3231 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City in the case styled Ruthie Arad vs. City of Gainesville; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case No. 2015-CA-3231.
explanation
On October 7, 2015, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint filed by Ruthie Arad in the Circuit Court. Ruthie Arad alleges that on or about January 3, 2014, she tripped and fell on a City sidewalk on SW 31st Drive. Ruthie Arad 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 ability to earn money, and aggravation of a previously existing condition. Ms. Arad seeks money damages in excess of $15,000.00.