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V.P. GAINESVILLE SOUTH, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY VS. CITY OF GAINESVILLE; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CASE NO. 2016-CA-1444 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City in the case styled V.P. Gainesville South, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company vs. City of Gainesville; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case No. 2016-CA-1444.
explanation
On May 24, 2016, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint filed by V.P. Gainesville South, LLC. V.P. Gainesville South, LLC is the owner of Value Place Hotel located at 5505 SW 41st Boulevard, Gainesville, Florida. Plaintiff alleges that the City issued a building permit without reviewing the required fire protection plans resulting in the system failing to meet minimum code requirements. Plaintiff is seeking money damages, attorney's fees, interest and court costs.