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Consideration of approval on the settlement of Patricia Love litigation
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Submitted by:
Jennifer J. Tate
Department
City Attorney
A. Issue
Consideration of a settlement demand by the plaintiff in Patricia Love v. City of Wauwatosa, et al. (Milwaukee County Case No. 25CV4592)
B. Background/Options
Patricia Love is suing the City for damages related to injuries and property damage she sustained as a result of a vehicle collision with a City of Wauwatosa garbage truck. Ms. Love alleges that on December 13, 2023, she was “sideswiped” by a Wauwatosa garbage truck while heading southbound on the 2900 block of North 76th Street (between Locust and Chambers). Ms. Love is claims approximately $22,000 damages in medical treatment for injuries related to her neck. She is not seeking a specified amount of damages related to her vehicle. She also seeks damages for pain and suffering.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
NA
D. Fiscal Impact
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E. Recommendation
I recommend approval of the settlement demand and to allow outside counsel to prepare and execute any necessary paperwork and/or filings for settlement and dismissal.
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recommendation
This item may be moved into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(g) which allows for a governmental body to enter closed session to confer with legal counsel concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved.