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File #: R-2025-107    Version: 1 Name: Laura Gerges Settlement Reso
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/10/2025 In control: Office of the City Attorney
On agenda: 4/16/2025 Final action:
Title: A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With Laurel Gerges In The Amount Of $62,500.00.
Attachments: 1. Laura Gerges Settlement Reso
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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With Laurel Gerges In The Amount Of $62,500.00.

 

Strategic Plan Focus

Financial Management & Administration

 

 

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Staff Recommends:  Approval of the attached Resolution.

 

 

Explanation:

On March 3, 2024, Laurel Gerges (“Claimant”) filed a civil action against the City seeking damages arising out of a trip and fall that occurred on June 2, 2021. The City Attorney and Claimant’s attorney have negotiated a settlement in the amount of $62,500.00.

 

If this settlement is approved by the City Commission, the monies will be paid from the City’s self-insurance fund.

 

 

Fiscal Impact:

Funding for this settlement is available in the City’s self-insurance fund.

 

 

Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:

Julian S. Geraci, Esq.

Damaris Henlon, Interim City Attorney