title
THERESA LOREE HENSON VS. THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; NORMAN BOTSFORD, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS FORMER CHIEF OF THE GAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND BRETT ROBISON IN HIS INDIVIDUAL AND OFFICIAL CAPACITY; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, COURT CASE NO. 12-CA-378 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney and/or Special Counsel if insurance coverage is available to represent the City of Gainesville in the case styled Theresa Loree Henson vs. the City of Gainesville, Florida, a Municipal corporation; Norman Botsford, in his official capacity as former Chief of the Gainesville Police Department, and Brett Robison in his individual and official capacity; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Court Case No. 12-CA-378.
explanation
On January 31, 2012, a Complaint was filed against the City and former Police Officer Brett Robison in the Circuit Court. The City has not yet been served. The Plaintiff alleges injuries suffered as a result of conduct by former Police Officer Brett Robison and a violation of civil and constitutional rights. She claims to have suffered damages, including pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life and pecuniary loss including medical expenses. Ms. Henson seeks money damages in excess of $15,000.00.