Request for Committee Action
A briefing memo explaining the purpose, background, and impact of the requested action.
Legal settlement: Charles Orange v. City of Minneapolis (RCA-2023-00588)
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
To Committee(s)
| # | Committee Name | Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Policy & Government Oversight Committee | June 26, 2023 |
Action Item(s)
| # | File Type | Subcategory | Item Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Action | Settlement | Approving the settlement of the lawsuit Charles Orange v. City of Minneapolis by payment of $12,000 to Charles Orange and attorneys, Fishman, Carp, Bescheinen & Van Berkom, Ltd., and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement. |
Ward / Neighborhood / Address
| # | Ward | Neighborhood | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ward 4 | Camden Industrial | Dowling Ave. N. & 6th Street |
Background Analysis
Police Squad car was traveling westbound on Dowling Avenue N. when officer dropped a can of sparkling water and attempted to pick it up and as officer was attempting to pick up the can he rear ended the vehicle claimant was a passenger in. The crash caused rear end damage to the vehicle claimant was in and front end damage to the squad car. Claimant's injuries include neck and low back pain and some shoulder pain. Claimant brought an action to recover for his personal injuries. Parties reached a tentative settlement in the amount of $18,000.00 payable to claimant's attorney's trust fund. The Police Department and the City Attorney's Office believes that this settlement is in the best interest of the City and therefore recommends approval by this Committee and the City Council.