City of Gainesville - File #: 150928.

• File #: 150928.
• Version: 1
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/12/2016
• In control: City Attorney
• On agenda: 4/21/2016
• Final action: 4/21/2016
• Title: CHARLOTTE DE WAAL VS. CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CASE NO. 2015-CA-4585 (B)
• Sponsors: City Attorney

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/21/2016	1	City Commission	Approved as Recommended

title

CHARLOTTE DE WAAL VS. CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CASE NO. 2015-CA-4585 (B)

recommendation

The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City in the case styled Charlotte De Waal vs. City of Gainesville, Florida; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case No. 2015-CA-4585.

explanation

On April 7, 2016, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint filed by Charlotte De Waal.  Plaintiff alleges that she was hired as a transit operator trainee on or about December 4, 2013 and subsequently terminated based on an actual or perceived disability.  Plaintiff alleges that she has been discriminated against based on her disability under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Plaintiff is seeking money damages, interest, court costs, and attorneys fees.