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Settlement of Lawsuit Against Dodg Corp and Related Parties

Original title: Subject: The City Of Oakland And Real Party In Interest V. Dodg Corp; Sbmann2, LLC; Baljit Singh Mann; Surinder K. Mann; And DOES 1-20 From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Partially Settle The Case Of The People Of The State Of California, Plaintiff; The City Of Oakland, A Municipal Corporation, Plaintiff And Real Party In Interest V. Dodg Corp., A Corporation; Sbmann2, LLC, A Limited Liability Company; Baljit Singh Mann, An Individual; Surinder K. Mann, An Individual; And DOES One Through Twenty Inclusive, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG 19022353, City Attorney File No. CE-04525 In The Amount Of Two Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Fifty-Six Dollars And One Cent ($245,056.01)

Record date · March 4, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Oakland City Council has approved a resolution to settle a legal case involving the City of Oakland and several private entities, including Dodg Corp and the Mann family. The city will receive a settlement payment of $245,056.01 to resolve the specified litigation.

Why it matters

The city is finalizing a legal dispute that results in a $245,056.01 payment to the municipal government, concluding a specific case in the Alameda County Superior Court.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City of Oakland

The city is a party to the lawsuit and will receive the settlement funds.

Directly affected

Dodg Corp and related defendants

These entities are defendants in the lawsuit and are required to pay the settlement amount.

Key Facts

  • The City of Oakland is authorized to settle Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG 19022353.
  • The settlement amount is $245,056.01.
  • The defendants involved are Dodg Corp, Sbmann2, LLC, Baljit Singh Mann, Surinder K. Mann, and DOES 1-20.
  • The resolution was introduced on February 20, 2025.
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  • The file number for this action is 25-0523.
  • The City Attorney is directed to execute the compromise and partial settlement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is the city receiving in this settlement?
The city is receiving $245,056.01.
Who are the parties involved in this lawsuit?
The lawsuit involves the City of Oakland as the plaintiff against Dodg Corp, Sbmann2, LLC, Baljit Singh Mann, Surinder K. Mann, and up to 20 unnamed defendants ().

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Long-running litigation

The case number RG 19022353 suggests the litigation originated in 2019, indicating a multi-year legal process.

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