RES 2000-1630 - Settle case Robin Coleman v Alvin Grigsby et al .9 '
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City of Omaha OM A H A, N E P�'A$ Paul D.Kratz
Hal Daub,Mayor City Attorney
Honorable President
and Members of the City Council,
The attached Resolution is submitted at the request of the City Law Department. It directs and
authorizes the Law Department to pay $61,000 in complete settlement of all claims and causes of
action in a case entitled Coleman v. Grigsby, et al., Doc. 958 No. 837, presently pending in the
District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. Payment would be made from. the Contingent
Liability Fund. This case arises from injuries Ms. Robin Coleman suffered on March 20, 1995,
when her vehicle was struck by a vehicle operated by Omaha Police Officer Alvin Grigsby.
Officer Grigsby was en route to a call and proceeded through a red traffic signal, striking Ms.
Coleman. Both vehicles were totaled. Ms. Coleman received medical care in Omaha and was
unable to work for several months. This twenty-seven year old woman continues to experience
pain and weakness to her back and left shoulder. The District Court of Douglas County has
determined that Officer Grigsby was negligent in his operation of his motor vehicle and has,
therefore, determined that Ms. Coleman should recover. Additional information about this case
has been submitted in a confidential memorandum and you may review it in an executive session
called to discuss and consider pending litigation.
Payment will be made from the 2000 Budget, General Fund Contingent Liability Account, Fund
No. 104, Agency No. 195, Organization No. 1951. Your favorable consideration of this
Resolution is respectfully requested.
Respectfully submitted Referred to City ouncil for Consideration:
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Bernard J. in den Bosch ate Mayor's Office/Title ` ,. Date
Assistant City Attorney C t).
Approved as to Funding:
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Acting Fina ce Director
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LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER
Omaha,Nebr
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
WHEREAS, litigation is pending in the District Court of Douglas County,
Nebraska, entitled Robin Coleman v. Alvin Grigsby, et al., Doc. 958 No. 837, wherein the
Plaintiff alleges the City of Omaha is liable for injuries suffered by Ms. Coleman when she was
struck by a City of Omaha police cruiser on March 22, 1995; and,
WHEREAS, the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska has found the City
of Omaha and the officer negligent; however, the amount of the damages and the allegations
concerning damages constitute disputed claims; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Omaha Law Department recommends that it is in the best
interest of the City of Omaha and the residents thereof to resolve this litigation by paying the
sum of$61,000 to Ms. Coleman in full and complete settlement of all causes of action she may
have arising out of the incident; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Coleman has agreed to accept that amount as full and complete
settlement of her claims.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF OMAHA:
THAT, the City of Omaha Law Department is authorized and directed to pay the
sum of$61,000 to Robin Coleman in full and complete settlement of all claims and/or causes of
action in Robin Coleman v. Alvin Grigsby, et al., Doc. 958 No. 837, presently pending in the
District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska; that the Finance Department shall issue such
warrants as are necessary to complete this payment; and the funds shall be paid from the 2000
Budget, Contingent Liability Fund, Fund No. 104, Agency No. 195, Organization No. 1951.
APPROVED AS TO FO
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