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Resolution to Rescind Settlement Payment for Randolph Skillman Lawsuit

Original title: Submitting reso. autho. Rescind the Resolution of March 7, 2017 in lawsuit of Randolph Skillman v. City of Detroit Department of Transportation; File No.: 14705 and WCCCN 13-008555-NI (PSB); in the amount of $67,100, by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities incurred or sustained as the result of her past employment with the City of Detroit. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-22-17)

March 22, 2017

legal settlementcity budgetemploymentDetroit Department of Transportation

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The Frame

What this does

This action stops a $67,100 expenditure from the city budget that was previously authorized for a legal settlement.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Randolph Skillman

The individual whose legal settlement payment is being rescinded by this resolution.

City of Detroit Department of Transportation

The city department involved in the lawsuit and the subject of the settlement payment.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 22, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

This resolution proposes to cancel a previously approved $67,100 settlement payment related to a lawsuit filed by Randolph Skillman against the City of Detroit Department of Transportation. The payment was originally intended to address claims of injuries or occupational diseases sustained during her employment with the city.

Key Facts

  • The resolution seeks to rescind a previous resolution dated March 7, 2017.
  • The original resolution authorized a $67,100 settlement payment.
  • The settlement relates to the lawsuit Randolph Skillman v. City of Detroit Department of Transportation (File No. 14705; WCCCN 13-008555-NI).
  • The payment was intended to cover injuries or occupational diseases sustained during the plaintiff's past employment with the City of Detroit.
  • The resolution was introduced on April 21, 2017.
  • The matter was referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee on March 22, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'rescind' mean in this context?
It means the city is formally canceling or revoking the previous decision to pay the settlement amount.
Why was the $67,100 payment originally approved?
It was intended to settle a lawsuit regarding injuries or occupational diseases allegedly sustained by Randolph Skillman during her employment with the City of Detroit.

Why It Matters

This action stops a $67,100 expenditure from the city budget that was previously authorized for a legal settlement.

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Rapid Rescission

The resolution to rescind the payment was introduced only weeks after the original resolution was passed in March 2017.

Randolph Skillman

Connected Entities

organizationInternal Operations Standing Committee“The committee to which this resolution was referred.”Map →
organizationCity of Detroit Department of Transportation“Defendant in the lawsuit.”Map →
personRandolph Skillman“Plaintiff in the lawsuit against the City of Detroit Department of Transportatio”Map →

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