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Settlement of Harriet Nixon v. City of Oakland Lawsuit

Original title: Subject: Harriet Nixon V. City Of Oakland And Does 1-25 From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Harriet Nixon V. City Of Oakland, And Does 1-25, Alameda County Superior Court Case No 23CV025741, City Attorney File No. 35517 In The Amount Of Seven Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($787,500.00) (Department Of Transportation -Dangerous Condition)

Record date · December 3, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The Oakland City Council has approved a $787,500 settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed by Harriet Nixon against the city. The case, which involved the Department of Transportation, concerned allegations of a .

Why it matters

The city will pay $787,500 in taxpayer funds to resolve a legal claim regarding a involving the Department of Transportation.

Who It Affects

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Harriet Nixon

The plaintiff will receive the settlement funds as part of the legal resolution.

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City of Oakland taxpayers

City funds are being used to pay the settlement amount.

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Oakland Department of Transportation

The department is identified as the entity associated with the alleged dangerous condition in the lawsuit.

Key Facts

  • The City of Oakland will pay $787,500 to settle the lawsuit Harriet Nixon v. City of Oakland.
  • The case is identified as Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 23CV025741.
  • The City Attorney's internal file number for this case is 35517.
  • The lawsuit involved allegations of a 'dangerous condition' related to the Department of Transportation.
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  • The resolution was introduced on November 22, 2024.
  • The resolution has been passed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the city paying this money?
The payment is a settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed by Harriet Nixon regarding an alleged involving the Department of Transportation.
What is the total amount of the settlement?
The city will pay $787,500.

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Settlement Funding

The document confirms the use of city funds to resolve a liability claim linked to the Department of Transportation.

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