City of Gainesville - File #: 000751

• File #: 000751
• Version: 0
• Name: Thomas Hannah v. City (B)
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 12/11/2000
• In control: City Attorney
• Final action: 12/11/2000
• Title: Thomas Hannah v. City of Gainesville; Case No.: 1:00CV183MMP (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/11/2000	0	City Commission	Approved as Recommended	Pass

title

Thomas Hannah v. City of Gainesville; Case No.:  1:00CV183MMP (B)

recommendation

The City Commission authorize the City Attorney, and/or special counsel if insurance coverage is available, to represent the City in the case styled Thomas Hannah v. City of Gainesville.

explanation

In late February 2000, Thomas Hannah, an employee of the City, filed a charge with the EEOC alleging that he was denied a position because of a disability.  The EEOC found "no cause" to believe that discrimination occurred.  On November 27, 2000 the Mayor was served with a complaint by Mr. Hannah alleging disability discrimination.