title
JUSTIN STARR V. CITY OF GAINESVILLE, AND KATHRYN SPENCER; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CASE NO. 2012-CA-3639 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City of Gainesville and the City employee in the case styled Justin Starr v. City of Gainesville, and Kathryn Spencer; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case No. 2012-CA-3639.
explanation
On August 30, 2012, Plaintiff Justin Starr filed a Complaint in the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, in and for Alachua County, Florida against the City of Gainesville and City employee Kathryn Spencer, a Transit Operator. On September 4, 2012, Kathryn Spencer was served with a Summons and Complaint. As of the date of drafting this agenda item, the City has not been served, but the City anticipates service of process to be made on the City at any time. Justin Starr alleges that on November 30, 2010, while riding his bicycle, he was struck by a RTS bus. Justin Starr claims to have suffered bodily injury and resulting pain and suffering, physical handicap, the expense of medical and nursing care and lost wages. Mr. Starr seeks money damages in excess of $15,000.00.