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CURTIS L. MARTIN V. CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CASE NO. 2015-CA-1896 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney and/or outside counsel if insurance coverage is available to represent the City in the case styled Curtis L. Martin v. City of Gainesville, Florida; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case No. 2015-CA-1896.
explanation
On June 23, 2015, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint filed by Curtis L. Martin in the Circuit Court against the City of Gainesville. Curtis Martin alleges that he was buried by dirt while working in a trench at Depot Park due to the City failing to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition. Curtis Martin claims to have suffered bodily injury and resulting pain and suffering, disability, mental anguish, loss of capacity for enjoyment of life, expense of hospitalization, medical care and treatment, lost wages and loss of earning capacity. Mr. Martin seeks money damages in excess of $15,000.00.