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MUNI-DETROIT COUNTYlocal legislationUnfinished Business

Settlement Approval for Autumn McLeod v. City of Detroit

Original title: Status of Law Department submitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Autumn McLeod v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 16-004727-(EVK); Matter No.: 16-00244; in the amount of $15,000.00, by reason of a bus incident as more fully set forth in the confidential memorandum. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-1-17)

March 8, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

The city will pay $15,000 in taxpayer funds to resolve a legal claim involving a municipal bus incident.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Autumn McLeod

The individual receiving the settlement payment to resolve her legal claim against the city.

City of Detroit taxpayers

The source of the $15,000 funds used to pay the settlement.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 8, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City of Detroit Law Department is seeking approval for a $15,000 regarding a lawsuit filed by Autumn McLeod. The claim stems from a bus-related incident, with details provided in a .

Key Facts

  • The City of Detroit is authorized to pay a $15,000 settlement to Autumn McLeod.
  • The settlement resolves lawsuit Case No. 16-004727-(EVK).
  • The claim arises from a bus incident involving the city.
  • The specific details of the incident are contained in a confidential memorandum.
  • The resolution was brought back for consideration as directed on March 1, 2017.
  • The file number for this legislative item is 15-5522.
  • The item is classified as 'Unfinished Business' and was introduced on April 11, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the city paying this money?
The payment is a for a lawsuit filed by Autumn McLeod regarding a bus incident.
Where can I read the details of the bus incident?
The details are contained in a , which is not public record.

Why It Matters

The city will pay $15,000 in taxpayer funds to resolve a legal claim involving a municipal bus incident.

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temporal pattern90% confidence

Delayed Legislative Action

The item was 'brought back as directed' after a delay from March 1, 2017, to its introduction on April 11, 2017.

Connected Entities

organizationCity of DetroitDefendant in the lawsuit and the entity paying the settlement.Map →
personAutumn McLeodPlaintiff in the lawsuit against the City of Detroit.Map →
other16-00244Matter number for the legal file.Map →
organizationInternal Operations Standing CommitteeThe committee overseeing the resolution.Map →
other16-004727-(EVK)Case number for the lawsuit.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy10
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