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CHRISTOPHER GORDON, INDIVIDUALLY, VS. CITY OF GAINESVILLE, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, AND GAINESVILLE REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM, A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CASE NO. 2010-CA-6209 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City of Gainesville in the case styled Christopher Gordon, Individually, vs. City of Gainesville, a Political Subdivision, and Gainesville Regional Transit System, a Governmental Entity; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case No. 2010-CA-6209.
explanation
On November 15, 2010, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint filed by Christopher Gordon in the Circuit Court. Mr. Gordon alleges that on February 25, 2009, he boarded an RTS Bus as a wheelchair bound passenger. Mr. Gordon alleges that the driver secured his wheelchair in the bus but failed to secure Mr. Gordon to his wheelchair causing Mr. Gordon to be thrown out of his wheelchair. He claims to have suffered bodily injury and resulting pain and suffering, physical limitations, decreased enjoyment of life and decreased life choices, lost wages, decreased wage earning capacity, medical expenses, possible need for surgery(ies) and future treatment, permanent injuries and inconvenience. Mr. Gordon seeks money damages in excess of $15,000.00.