title
JEROME FULLER VS. THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; COURT CASE NO. 1:16-CV-304 (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 Jerome Fuller vs. The City of Gainesville, Florida a municipal corporation; Court Case No. 1:16-CV-304.
explanation
On December 1, 2016, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint filed by Jerome Fuller for false arrest and imprisonment against the City. In 2013, Mr. Fuller was arrested for aggravated battery by a Gainesville Police Department Officer. The charges were later dropped by the State Attorney's Office. Mr. Fuller claims to have suffered economic injuries, pain and suffering, embarrassment, humiliation, and loss of the capacity for the enjoyment of life. Mr. Fuller is seeking compensatory damages, and attorney's fees and costs.