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Approval of $100,000 Settlement for Bicycle Accident Lawsuit

Original title: Approve the proposed negotiated settlement of a general liability/bodily injury lawsuit (Franki Gonzalez v. Seminole County, Florida, Case No. 2023CA000424) related to a bicycle accident that occurred on June 12, 2022, for the total amount of $100,000, inclusive of attorney’s fees. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director)

Record date · December 10, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners has approved a $100,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed by Franki Gonzalez regarding a bicycle accident that took place in June 2022.

Why it matters

The county will pay $100,000 in taxpayer funds to resolve a legal claim, which covers both damages and attorney's fees related to a 2022 incident.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Franki Gonzalez

The individual receiving the settlement funds to resolve their legal claim against the county.

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Seminole County Taxpayers

The source of the $100,000 payment used to settle the liability claim.

Key Facts

  • The Board of County Commissioners approved a settlement for the lawsuit Franki Gonzalez v. Seminole County.
  • The total settlement amount is $100,000.
  • The settlement amount is inclusive of all attorney's fees.
  • The lawsuit stems from a bicycle accident that occurred on June 12, 2022.
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  • The case is identified as Case No. 2023CA000424.
  • The item was processed as a consent item under file number 2024-1492.
  • The settlement was introduced on October 31, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this $100,000 payment for?
It is a settlement payment to resolve a lawsuit involving a bicycle accident that occurred on June 12, 2022.
Does the $100,000 cover legal fees?
Yes, the total amount of $100,000 is inclusive of all attorney's fees.

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Standard Liability Resolution

The use of a consent item for a $100,000 settlement indicates that the county treats such liability claims as routine administrative business.

Seminole County, Florida

Connected Entities

Lorie Bailey Brown, Seminole County, Florida, Franki Gonzalez
PersonLorie Bailey Brown“CFO/Resource Management Director who presented the item.”Map →
locationSeminole County, Florida“Defendant in the lawsuit.”Map →
PersonFranki Gonzalez“Plaintiff in the lawsuit against Seminole County.”Map →

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