Proposed Settlement for Robert Fletcher v. City of Detroit
March 8, 2017
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The Frame
This authorizes the expenditure of $12,500 in city funds to settle a legal claim, which concludes the city's liability in the case of Robert Fletcher v. City of Detroit.
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Robert Fletcher
He is the plaintiff in the lawsuit and the recipient of the proposed settlement funds.
City of Detroit taxpayers
City funds are being used to pay the settlement amount.
Last recorded activity March 8, 2017.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The resolution proposes a settlement payment of $12,500.00.
- The settlement resolves the lawsuit Robert Fletcher v. City of Detroit (Case No. 16-003284-NO).
- The claim relates to alleged injuries or property damage occurring on November 28, 2015.
- The resolution was referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee on March 8, 2017.
- The resolution was introduced for consideration on April 11, 2017.
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Why It Matters
This authorizes the expenditure of $12,500 in city funds to settle a legal claim, which concludes the city's liability in the case of Robert Fletcher v. City of Detroit.
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Settlement Delay
The incident occurred in November 2015, but the resolution was not introduced until April 2017, indicating a significant time gap between the event and the proposed settlement.
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