Explanation
Background:
This Ordinance is submitted to settle the lawsuit known as Karen James, Administrator of the Estate of Daniel Ronald James v. City of Columbus, et al. pending in the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County, Ohio, in the amount of one million one hundred thousand dollars and zero cents ($1,100,000.00). Plaintiff Karen James’ lawsuit arises out of a claim that two paramedics from the Columbus Division of Fire failed to appropriately treat and transport her husband, Donald James, on December 9, 2017.
On March 11, 2021, Ms. James re-filed a lawsuit in the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County, Ohio, against the City of Columbus, Bryan Owens, and Christopher Mattingly, in which she claimed the paramedics failed to properly treat and transport her husband, Daniel James. She alleges the failure of the paramedics to treat and transport Mr. James resulted in his death.
Fiscal Impact:
Funds were not specifically budgeted for this settlement; however, sufficient monies are available within the Department of Finance’s Citywide Account for this purpose.
Emergency action is requested for this ordinance to be effective immediately in order for the parties to effectuate the settlement of this lawsuit in accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement, which is in the best interest of the City, and to pay the agreed to sum without delay.
Title
To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit known as Karen James, Administrator of the Estate of Daniel Ronald James v. City of Columbus, et al., case number 21 CV 1556 pending in the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County, Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of the sum of one million one hundred thousand dollars and zero cents ($1,100,000.00) in settlement of this lawsuit; and to declare an emergency. ($1,100,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, a lawsuit was re-filed by Karen James in the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County, Ohio, against the City of Columbus,...
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