City of Gainesville - File #: 120248.

• File #: 120248.
• Version: 0
• Name: CHERON HAMPTON-BATES, PERSONALLY AND AS NATURAL GUARDIAN OF BRYCE BATES, A MINOR V. THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND CPL. TIMOTHY DURST, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, COURT CASE NO. 1:12-CV-00174-MP-GRJ (B)
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/16/2012
• In control: City Attorney
• Final action: 8/16/2012
• Title: CHERON HAMPTON-BATES, PERSONALLY AND AS NATURAL GUARDIAN OF BRYCE BATES, A MINOR V. THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND CPL. TIMOTHY DURST, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, COURT CASE NO. 1:12-CV-00174-MP-GRJ (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/16/2012	0	City Commission	Approved as Recommended	Pass

title

CHERON HAMPTON-BATES, PERSONALLY AND AS NATURAL GUARDIAN OF BRYCE BATES, A MINOR V. THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND CPL. TIMOTHY DURST, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, COURT CASE NO. 1:12-CV-00174-MP-GRJ  (B)

explanation

On August 2, 2012, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint.  The Plaintiff alleges that he is a victim of false arrest, excessive force, and malicious conduct which occurred in 2010.   He claims to have suffered permanent injuries to his body as well as psychological damages, pain and suffering, and medical expenses.  Plaintiff is seeking compensatory damages, and attorney's fees and costs.

recommendation

The City Commission authorize the City Attorney and/or special counsel if insurance coverage is available to represent the City of Gainesville and the individual officer in the case styled Cheron Hampton-Bates, personally and as natural guardian of Bryce Bates, a minor v. the City of Gainesville, Florida, a municipal corporation, and Cpl. Timothy Durst, in his individual capacity, Court Case No. 1:12-CV-00174-MP-GRJ.