Settlement of Lawsuit: Emerald Raychell Gilbert v. City of Oakland

Original title: Subject: Emerald Raychell Gilbert V. City Of Oakland, Et Al. From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Emerald Raychell Gilbert V. City Of Oakland, County Of Alameda, Family Paths, Inc., And Does 1 To 20, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 23CV030478, City Attorney File No. 35574, In The Sum Of Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents ($65,000.00), Payable To Emerald Raychell Gilbert And Attorneys At Bauman Law, APLC (Department Of Transportation - Dangerous Condition Of Public Property)

Record date · April 14, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Oakland City Council has approved a $65,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed by Emerald Raychell Gilbert regarding a dangerous condition of public property. The payment will be made to the plaintiff and her legal representatives at Bauman Law, .

Why it matters

The City of Oakland will pay $65,000 in public funds to resolve a legal claim involving the Department of Transportation.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Emerald Raychell Gilbert

The plaintiff receives the settlement funds as part of the resolution of her lawsuit.

Directly affected

City of Oakland

The city is required to pay $65,000 from public funds to settle the legal claim.

Directly affected

Department of Transportation

The department is identified as the entity associated with the alleged dangerous condition of public property.

Key Facts

The City of Oakland will pay a total of $65,000.00 to settle the lawsuit.
The settlement is payable to Emerald Raychell Gilbert and Bauman Law, APLC.
The lawsuit was filed in Alameda County Superior Court under case number 23CV030478.
The legal claim involved an allegation of a 'dangerous condition of public property' related to the Department of Transportation.

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The resolution was passed during a Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council on March 25, 2025.
The City Attorney is authorized and directed to finalize the compromise and settlement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the city paying this money?

The payment is a settlement to resolve a lawsuit (Case No. 23CV030478) alleging a dangerous condition of public property involving the Department of Transportation.

Who is receiving the settlement funds?

The $65,000 payment is made to Emerald Raychell Gilbert and her attorneys, Bauman Law, .

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