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Settlement Payment for Stacie Lorraine Grant and Ariel Wolff v. City and County of Denver

Original title: A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($25,000.00) made payable to Baumgartner Law, LLC, c/o Asher DeHart, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Stacie Lorraine Grant and Ariel Wolff v. City and County of Denver, which was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 22-cv-2862-JLK. A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($25,000.00) made payable to Baumgartner Law, LLC, c/o Asher DeHart, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Stacie Lorraine Grant and Ariel Wolff v. City and County of Denver, which was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 22-cv-2862-JLK. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This item was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 5-19-2026.

June 1, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution authorizes the expenditure of $25,000 in taxpayer funds from the city's account to satisfy a legal settlement.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Stacie Lorraine Grant and Ariel Wolff

They are the plaintiffs in the civil action receiving the settlement payment.

Denver Taxpayers

City funds are being used to pay the settlement amount.

Denver Police Department

The department was involved in the claim that led to the settlement.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 1, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City and County of Denver has approved a $25,000 settlement payment to resolve a civil lawsuit involving the Denver Police Department. The payment will be made to Baumgartner Law, LLC, on behalf of the plaintiffs.

Key Facts

  • The City and County of Denver is paying $25,000 to settle a civil lawsuit.
  • The payment is made to Baumgartner Law, LLC, c/o Asher DeHart.
  • The funds are drawn from the city's 'liability claims' appropriation account.
  • The settlement resolves Case No. 22-cv-2862-JLK, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
  • The lawsuit involved the Denver Police Department.
  • The resolution (File 26-0724) was approved for filing on May 19, 2026, and introduced on May 20, 2026.
  • The status of the resolution is 'Adopted'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this payment for?
This is a settlement payment to resolve a civil lawsuit filed against the City and County of Denver involving the Denver Police Department.
Who is receiving the money?
The payment is made to Baumgartner Law, LLC, on behalf of the plaintiffs, Stacie Lorraine Grant and Ariel Wolff.
Where does the money come from?
The funds are paid from the city's designated '' budget account.

Why It Matters

This resolution authorizes the expenditure of $25,000 in taxpayer funds from the city's account to satisfy a legal settlement.

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Liability Claims Expenditure

The city utilizes a specific 'liability claims' account to process settlements, indicating a recurring budget mechanism for legal disputes.

City and County of Denver

Connected Entities

personAsher DeHart“Attorney associated with Baumgartner Law, LLC.”Map →
organizationCity and County of Denver“Defendant in the civil action and the entity paying the settlement.”Map →
organizationBaumgartner Law, LLC“Law firm receiving the settlement payment.”Map →
personAriel Wolff“Plaintiff in the civil action against the City and County of Denver.”Map →
organizationDenver Police Department“Department involved in the claim.”Map →
personStacie Lorraine Grant“Plaintiff in the civil action against the City and County of Denver.”Map →
locationUnited States District Court for the District of Colorado“Court where the case was filed.”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy30
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