Request for Committee Action
A briefing memo explaining the purpose, background, and impact of the requested action.
Legal settlement: Andrew Browne v. Nicholas Sciorrotta, Jr. (RCA-2020-00947)
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
To Committee(s)
| # | Committee Name | Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Policy & Government Oversight Committee | September 30, 2020 |
Action Item(s)
| # | File Type | Subcategory | Item Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Action | Settlement | Approving payment of the Rule 68 judgment in the lawsuit of Andrew Browne v. Nicholas Sciorrotta, Jr. (Court File No. 20-cv-01569) in the amount of $10,000 to Plaintiff and $4,047.50 to his attorney as reasonable attorney's fees and costs, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate satisfaction of the judgment and settlement. |
Ward / Neighborhood / Address
| # | Ward | Neighborhood | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ward 8 | Bryant | 39th St. E and Park Ave. |
Background Analysis
Plaintiff Andrew Browne alleges that MPD officer used excessive force and retaliated against him for exercising his first amendment rights. The plaintiff has accepted the City's Rule 68 Offer of Judgment in the amount of $10,000 plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs in the amount of $4,047.50 from Fund/Org. 06900 1500100 145400. The City Attorney's Office and Minneapolis Police Department believes that the Offer of Judgment is in the best interests of the City and recommends approval by this Committee and the City Council. (Court File No. 20-cv-01569)