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ROBERT WILLIAMS, AND LAVERNE WILLIAMS, HIS WIFE, V. CITY OF GAINESVILLE; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CASE NO. 2012-CA-1984 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City of Gainesville in the case styled Robert Williams, and Laverne Williams, his wife, v. City of Gainesville; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case No. 2012-CA-1984
explanation
On August 28, 2012, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint filed by Robert and Laverne Williams in the Circuit Court. Robert Williams alleges that on January 20, 2011, he tripped and fell on uneven sidewalk on SE 3rd Street. Robert Williams claims to have suffered serious physical and psychological injuries, disabilities, disfigurement, expenses for medical and nursing care, pain and suffering, loss of income, and loss of enjoyment of life. Plaintiff Laverne Williams has filed a loss of consortium claim. Mr. Williams seeks money damages in excess of $15,000.00.