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JUAN CARLOS TAMAYO V. CITY OF GAINESVILLE; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CASE NO. 2015-CA-2273 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City in the case styled Juan Carlos Tamayo v. City of Gainesville; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case No. 2015-CA-2273.
explanation
On July 16, 2015, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint filed by Juan Carlos Tamayo in the Circuit Court against the City of Gainesville. Juan Tamayo alleges that on or about July 18, 2013, his foot became stuck in an uncovered utility hole while jogging on the sidewalk on SW 23rd Terrace, in Gainesville. Juan Tamayo claims to have been injured in and about his body and extremities, suffered pain therefrom, incurred medical expenses in the treatment of his injuries, and suffered physical handicap, loss of the capacity for the enjoyment of life, and loss of income and earning capacity. Mr. Tamayo seeks money damages in excess of $15,000.00.