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Proposed Settlement for Robert Fletcher v. City of Detroit

Original title: Submitting reso. autho. Acceptance of Case Evaluation in lawsuit of Robert Fletcher v. City of Detroit Wayne County Circuit Court; Case No.: 16-003284-NO; File No.: L16-00154 (PMC); in the amount of $12,500.00, by reason of alleged injuries or property damage sustained on or about November 28, 2015. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-8-17)

Record date · March 8, 2017

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What This Bill Does

The City of Detroit is considering a to approve a $12,500 settlement payment to resolve a lawsuit filed by Robert Fletcher. The claim stems from alleged injuries or property damage that occurred on November 28, 2015.

Why it matters

This authorizes the expenditure of $12,500 in city funds to settle a legal claim, which concludes the city's liability in the case of Robert Fletcher v. City of Detroit.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Robert Fletcher

He is the plaintiff in the lawsuit and the recipient of the proposed settlement funds.

Directly affected

City of Detroit taxpayers

City funds are being used to pay the settlement amount.

Key Facts

  • The resolution proposes a settlement payment of $12,500.00.
  • The settlement resolves the lawsuit Robert Fletcher v. City of Detroit (Case No. 16-003284-NO).
  • The claim relates to alleged injuries or property damage occurring on November 28, 2015.
  • The resolution was referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee on March 8, 2017.
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  • The resolution was introduced for consideration on April 11, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this money for?
The payment is a settlement for a lawsuit involving alleged injuries or property damage sustained by Robert Fletcher on November 28, 2015.
Has this been approved yet?
No, the was introduced on April 11, 2017, and referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee for review.

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Settlement Delay

The incident occurred in November 2015, but the resolution was not introduced until April 2017, indicating a significant time gap between the event and the proposed settlement.

Robert FletcherCity of Detroit

Connected Entities

City of Detroit, Internal Operations Standing Committee, Wayne County Circuit Court and 1 more
OrganizationCity of Detroit“Defendant in the lawsuit.”Map →
OrganizationInternal Operations Standing Committee“Committee reviewing the resolution.”Map →
locationWayne County Circuit Court“The court where the lawsuit was filed.”Map →
PersonRobert Fletcher“Plaintiff in the lawsuit against the City of Detroit.”Map →

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