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File #: R-2024-100    Version: 1 Name: Reso Settlement - EL HASSAN
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/13/2024 In control: Office of the City Attorney
On agenda: 4/3/2024 Final action: 4/3/2024
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 Malak El Hassan In The Amount Of $80,000.00.
Attachments: 1. Reso Settlement - EL HASSAN.pdf

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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 Malak El Hassan In The Amount Of $80,000.00.

 

Strategic Plan Focus

Financial Management & Administration

 

 

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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.

 

 

Explanation:

On June 16, 2022, Malak El Hassan (“Claimant”) filed a civil action against the City seeking damages arising out of a trip and fall incident that occurred on July 15, 2018. The City Attorney and Claimant’s attorney have negotiated a settlement in the amount of $80,000.00.

 

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 Geraci, Chief Litigation Counsel

Douglas R. Gonzales, City Attorney