title
Allstate Insurance Company a/s/o Linda S. Luetjen vs. City of
Gainesville, a political subdivision of the State of Florida and Misty
Thomas, jointly and severally; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Court Case No.
2007-SC-4072 B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney and/or Special Counsel
if insurance coverage is available, to represent the City of
Gainesville and former City employee, Misty Thomas, in the case
Allstate Insurance Company a/s/o Linda S. Luetjen vs. City of
Gainesville, a political subdivision of the State of Florida and Misty
Thomas, jointly and severally; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Court Case No.
2007-SC-4072
explanation
On August 22, 2007, a Notice to Appear for Pre-Trial Conference/Mediation and Complaint was delivered to the City's Risk Management Department. Allstate Insurance Company alleges that on September 25, 2004, a vehicle owned by Plaintiff's insured and a RTS vehicle driven by then City employee Misty Thomas collided. Allstate Insurance Company seeks money damages. (There was a previous lawsuit involving the same parties and facts in Case No. 01-06-SC464 which was dismissed by the Court due to Plaintiff's failure to appear for Pre-Trial Conference.)