City of Gainesville - File #: 150591.

• File #: 150591.
• Version: 1
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/30/2015
• In control: City Attorney
• On agenda: 12/17/2015
• Final action: 12/17/2015
• Title: ANTHONY ARSALI V. CITY OF GAINESVILLE D/B/A GAINESVILLE REGIONAL UTILITIES, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CASE NO. 2015-CA-3984 (B)
• Sponsors: City Attorney

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/17/2015	1	City Commission	Approved as Recommended

title

ANTHONY ARSALI V. CITY OF GAINESVILLE D/B/A GAINESVILLE REGIONAL UTILITIES, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CASE NO. 2015-CA-3984 (B)

recommendation

The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City in the case styled Anthony Arsali v. City of Gainesville d/b/a Gainesville Regional Utilities, a Political Subdivision of the State of Florida; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case No. 2015-CA-3984.

explanation

On November 23, 2015, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint filed by Anthony Arsali.  Plaintiff alleges that the City was negligent in failing to use reasonable care after starting water service pursuant to a request submitted by Plaintiff.  Plaintiff further alleges that the City was negligent in leaving the premises before confirming that water was not flowing through the meter, causing damage to the Plaintiff's property.    Plaintiff claims to have suffered damages to the property in excess of $15,000.00.