Title
Dept/ Agency: Law
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation
Docket No.:11-3522(JLL)
Claimant: Monique Rodwell
Claimant's Attorney: Cynthia H. Hardaway, Esq.
Attorney's Address: 17 Washington Street, 1stFloor, Montclair, New Jersey 07042
Settlement Amount: $230,000.00
Funding Source: Insurance Fund Commission
Additional Comments:
Invitation: Corporation Counsel, September 3, 2014
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WHEREAS, a suit was instituted in the District Court of New Jersey, captioned Monique Rodwell v. City of Newark and Det. Anthony Williams, Docket Number: 11-3522(JLL), in which the plaintiff sought recovery for personal injuries; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that plaintiff was injured and a proposal has been made to resolve this litigation by payment in the total amount of $230,000.00 (Two Hundred and Thirty Thousand Dollars); and
WHEREAS, the prior Corporation Counsel based upon all facts and circumstances deemed it in the best interest of the City of Newark to resolve said matter by payment of the proposed settlement.
WHEREAS, the Settlement Agreement and Release requires the matter to be presented to the Municipal Council for approval; and
WHEREAS, the prior Corporation Counsel did not have the opportunity to present this matter to the Municipal Council for approval prior to her departure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. The Corporation Counsel is hereby authorized on
behalf of the City of Newark to execute and accept the terms of the Settlement Agreement and Release captioned Monique Rodwell v. City of Newark and Det. Anthony Williams, Docket Number: 11-3522(JLL), attached hereto.
2. Upon receipt by the Corporation Counsel of all documents deemed necessary, the Acting Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to...
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