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Laura Roberts f/k/a Laura Demetree and Nathan Roberts vs. City of Gainesville and United Services Automobile Association;Eighth Judicial Circuit, Court Case No. 01-2009-CA-2046 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City of Gainesville in the case Laura Roberts f/k/a Laura Demetree and Nathan Roberts vs. City of Gainesville and United Services Automobile Association; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Court Case No. 01-2009-CA-2046.
explanation
On April 23, 2009, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint filed by Laura Roberts and Nathan Roberts in the Circuit Court. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts allege that on April 18, 2006, Mrs. Roberts was struck while a pedestrian in a crosswalk by a Regional Transit System bus when the driver of the bus negligently operated the bus in such a manner that she sustained serious injuries. She claims to have sustained bodily injury, loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life, aggravation of a previous condition, expenses for medical care and treatment in the future, loss of ability to earn money, mental anguish, and disability/disfigurement. Mr. Roberts alleges a consortium claim due to Mrs. Roberts's injuries. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts seek money damages.