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Resolution declining mediation settlement offer made by Ascension related to Milwaukee County Case No. 22CV4819
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WHEREAS, Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the City of Wauwatosa alleging excessive taxes for 2021 tax year on July 29, 2022;
WHEREAS, the City and Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital, Inc. participated in a court-ordered mediation on March 10, 2026, in which each side was represented by counsel;
WHEREAS, during said court-ordered mediation, Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital, Inc. made a settlement demand to the City for resolution of this case as well as subsequent tax years;
WHEREAS, the City, through outside counsel and members of City staff, has reviewed this settlement demand and provided the details of this demand to the members of Common Council in confidential materials protected by attorney-client privilege;
WHEREAS, the City and outside counsel recommend that the City reject the settlement demand as it believes the continuation of litigation is in the best interest of the City and the proposed terms of the settlement are overly favorable to the plaintiff and not likely outcomes at trial;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City that the proposed settlement of Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital, Inc. v. City of Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County Case No. 22CV4819, is hereby rejected.
By: Financial Affairs Committee
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Recommendation: Approve 7-0