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File #: R-2021-189    Version: 1 Name: Paul Grossman Settlement
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/20/2021 In control: Office of the City Attorney
On agenda: 8/25/2021 Final action: 8/25/2021
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 Paul M. Grossman In The Amount Of $67,500.00.
Attachments: 1. RESO (Paul Grossman)

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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 Paul M. Grossman In The Amount Of $67,500.00.

 

 

Strategic Plan Focus

Financial Management & Administration

 

 

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Staff Recommends:  Approval of the attached Resolution.

 

 

Explanation:

On July 1, 2020, Paul M. Grossman filed a civil action against the City of Hollywood, for damages arising out of his encounter with officers from the Hollywood Police Department that occurred on April 29, 2019 (Case Number 20-cv-61319). 

 

Paul M. Grossman alleges that he was injured as a result of his encounter with officers from the Hollywood Police Department. Paul M. Grossman’s claim is for personal injuries and a violation of his civil rights.

 

The City Attorney and Paul M. Grossman’s attorney have negotiated a settlement in the amount of $67,500.00.

 

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

 

The City Attorney recommends that the City Commission approve the negotiated settlement.

 

 

Fiscal Impact:

Funding for this settlement is available in the City’s Self-Insurance Fund.

 

Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:

John Wien, Chief Litigation Counsel

Douglas R. Gonzales, City Attorney