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CLISTA BROWN vs. CITY OF GAINESVILLE; ALACHUA COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT; CASE NO.: 01-09-CA-5621 (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 Clista Brown vs. City of Gainesville; Alachua County Circuit Court; Case No.: 01-09-CA-5621.
explanation
On November 24, 2009, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint filed by Clista Brown in the Circuit Court. Ms. Brown alleges that on May 30, 2008, she tripped and fell on uneven sidewalk in front of Alachua General Hospital. She claims to have suffered bodily injury and resulting pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life, expense of hospitalization, medical and nursing care and treatment, loss of earnings, loss of ability to earn money, and aggravation of a previously existing condition. Ms. Brown seeks money damages in excess of $15,000.00.