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MARY NUGENT VS. GAINESVILLE RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CASE NO. 2016-CA-2861 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City in the case styled Mary Nugent vs. Gainesville Rapid Transit System, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Florida; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case No. 2016-CA-2861.
explanation
On September 13, 2016, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint filed by Mary Nugent. Mary Nugent alleges that she sustained injuries while a passenger on a RTS bus on June 7, 2015, in Gainesville. Mary Nugent 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, lost wages and suffered aggravation of a previously existing condition. Ms. Mary Nugent seeks money damages in excess of $15,000.00.