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Proposed $6,000 Settlement for Salisa Williams Lawsuit

Original title: Submitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Salisa Williams vs City of Detroit; Case No.: 15-009773-NF; File No.: L15-00709 (CBO); in the amount of $6,000.00, by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about July 26, 2014. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-22-17)

Record date · March 22, 2017

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What This Bill Does

The City of Detroit is considering a $6,000 to resolve a personal injury lawsuit filed by Salisa Williams. The claim stems from an incident that allegedly occurred on July 26, 2014.

Why it matters

This authorizes the expenditure of $6,000 in taxpayer funds to resolve a legal claim against the City of Detroit.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Salisa Williams

The plaintiff in the lawsuit who would receive the settlement funds if approved.

Directly affected

City of Detroit taxpayers

The city budget is responsible for the $6,000 settlement payment.

Key Facts

  • The City of Detroit proposes a $6,000 settlement payment to Salisa Williams.
  • The settlement resolves lawsuit Case No. 15-009773-NF.
  • The claim relates to injuries allegedly sustained on July 26, 2014.
  • The internal file number for this settlement is L15-00709.
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  • The matter was referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee on March 22, 2017.
  • The resolution was introduced on April 21, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this money for?
The $6,000 is a proposed to resolve a personal injury lawsuit filed by Salisa Williams against the City of Detroit.
When did the incident occur?
The alleged injuries occurred on or about July 26, 2014.

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Delayed Resolution

The incident occurred in 2014, but the settlement resolution was not introduced until 2017, indicating a multi-year legal process.

Salisa WilliamsCity of Detroit

Connected Entities

City of Detroit, Salisa Williams, Internal Operations Standing Committee
OrganizationCity of Detroit“Defendant in the lawsuit.”Map →
PersonSalisa Williams“Plaintiff in the lawsuit against the City of Detroit.”Map →
OrganizationInternal Operations Standing Committee“Committee reviewing the settlement.”Map →

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