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ROBERT ALEXANDER NEVILLE M.D. VS. K-9 OFFICER CONCANNON, A. VAN HALL AND NORMAN BOTSFORD; UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CASE NO. 1:06CV00199MP-AK (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney and/or Special Counsel if insurance coverage is available, to represent the City of Gainesville and City employees acting in the course and scope of their employment and with the consent and waiver of potential conflict by the City employees, in the case Robert Alexander Neville M.D. vs. K-9 Officer Concannon, A. Van Hall and Norman Botsford; United States District Court Case No. 1:06cv00199MP-AK.
explanation
On March 30, 2007, the City received a copy and request for waiver of service of a Complaint filed by Mr. Robert Alexander Neville in Federal Court. He alleges that his civil rights were violated by actions and policies of the Gainesville Police Department and the specified Officers. Mr. Neville seeks money damages and exemplary and punitive relief, treble damages and attorney's fees.