title
LINDSEY O. THOMAS, AND SPENCER A. THOMAS, HER HUSBAND VS. CITY OF GAINESVILLE, A MUNICIPALITY; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CASE NO. 2013-CA-5075 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City in the case styled Lindsey O. Thomas, and Spencer A. Thomas, her husband vs. City of Gainesville, a municipality; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case No. 2013-CA-5075.
explanation
On December 12, 2013, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint filed by Lindsey and Spencer Thomas in the Circuit Court. Lindsey Thomas alleges that on October 25, 2012 while driving west on the inside lane of State Road 26 (West University Avenue), approaching NW 27th Terrace, a tree located on City property fell on top of her vehicle causing her to be trapped inside. She claims to have suffered bodily injury and resulting pain and suffering, disability, mental anguish, loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life, hospitalization, and loss of earnings. Ms. Thomas's husband, Spencer Thomas, has filed a loss of consortium claim. Plaintiffs are seeking damages in excess of $15,000.00.