City of Gainesville - File #: 060317.

• File #: 060317.
• Version: 0
• Name: ELLA GODBOLT WHITFORD F/K/A ELLA Z. GODBOLT VS. CITY OF GAINESVILLE; ALACHUA COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT; CASE NO.: 01-06-CA-2941 (B)
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/14/2006
• In control: City Attorney
• Final action: 8/14/2006
• Title: ELLA GODBOLT WHITFORD F/K/A ELLA Z. GODBOLT VS. CITY OF GAINESVILLE; ALACHUA COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT; CASE NO.: 01-06-CA-2941 (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/14/2006	0	City Commission	Approved as Recommended	Pass

title

ELLA GODBOLT WHITFORD F/K/A ELLA Z. GODBOLT VS. CITY OF GAINESVILLE; ALACHUA COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT; CASE NO.:  01-06-CA-2941 (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 Ella Godbolt Whitford f/k/a Ella Z. Godbolt vs. City of Gainesville; Alachua County Circuit Court; Case No.: 01-06-CA-2941.

explanation

On July 26, 2006, the City of Gainesville was served with a summons and complaint.  Ms. Ella Godbolt Whitford, a former Transit Operator with RTS, alleges retaliatory discharge after filing a claim for workers' compensation benefits.  She seeks money damages from the City.