City of Gainesville - File #: 100028.

• File #: 100028.
• Version: 0
• Name: JOSE RODOLFO RAMIREZ AND LUISANA RAMIREZ VS. CITY OF GAINESVILLE D/B/A/ GAINESVILLE REGIONAL UTILITIES; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, COURT CASE NO. 2010-CA-2640 (B)
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/17/2010
• In control: City Attorney
• Final action: 6/17/2010
• Title: JOSE RODOLFO RAMIREZ AND LUISANA RAMIREZ VS. CITY OF GAINESVILLE D/B/A/ GAINESVILLE REGIONAL UTILITIES; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, COURT CASE NO. 2010-CA-2640 (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/17/2010	0	City Commission	Approved as Recommended	Pass

title

JOSE RODOLFO RAMIREZ AND LUISANA RAMIREZ VS. CITY OF GAINESVILLE D/B/A/ GAINESVILLE REGIONAL UTILITIES; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, COURT CASE NO. 2010-CA-2640  (B)

recommendation

The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City of Gainesville in the case Jose Rodolfo Ramirez and Luisana Ramirez vs. City of Gainesville, d/b/a Gainesville Regional Utilities; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Court Case No. 2010-CA-2640.

explanation

On May 19, 2010, the City of Gainesville was served with a Summons and Complaint.  The Plaintiff alleges that he was subjected to a gas explosion while working at a construction site due to GRU allegedly failing to mark utility service lines. He claims to have sustained bodily injury and medical expenses. Plaintiff is seeking money damages, prejudgment interest, and attorney's fees and costs.  The Plaintiff's wife is alleging a consortium claim against the City.