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ANTHONY CLARK, JR; A MINOR BY AND THROUGH HIS PARENT AND NATURAL GUARDIAN AQUALIA CURTIS, AND AQUALIA CURTIS INDIVIDUALLY VS. CITY OF GAINESVILLE, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND GAINESVILLE REGIONAL UTILITIES A/K/A GRU; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CASE NO. 2012-CA-1734 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City in the case styled Anthony Clark, Jr; a Minor by and through his Parent and Natural Guardian Aqualia Curtis, and Aqualia Curtis Individually vs. City of Gainesville, a Municipal Corporation, and Gainesville Regional Utilities a/k/a GRU; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case No. 2012-CA-1734.
explanation
On February 26, 2013, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint. The Plaintiff alleges that on or about April 28, 2008, a power line broke free from a GRU pole and struck him. Plaintiff claims to have suffered serious permanent physical and mental injuries, pain and suffering, disability, handicap, mental anguish, loss of capacity for enjoyment of life, expense of hospitalization medical and other care and treatment, loss of ability to earn money and aggravation of a previously existing condition. Plaintiff is seeking damages in excess of $15,000.00.