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RESOLVED, that upon execution and delivery of a release, in full,
to the City of St. Paul, the proper City Officers are hereby
authorized and directed to pay out of the Tort Liability Fund,
09070-0511, to Leobia Logan Bland, and Todd P. Young, her
attorney, the sum of $14,500.00 in full settlement of her claim
for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident with a aity
employee at or near Hamline Avenue and Marshall Avenue, City of
St. Paul, on January 17, 1996.
APPROVED:
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J d of R msey County Dis,t ict Court
Requested by Department
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Adopted by Council: Date �, � ��'
Adoption Certifiec� by Council Se etary
By: ,^� '
Approved
RESOLUTION
CTTY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Council File # l g� 7! �
Green Sheet # 31200
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cit� At ne g�4/gg GREEN SHEE N°_ 31200
CANTACT PERSON & PHONE 1NR1A7JDATE INiT1A1AATE
ODEPAFiTMENTDIFECTOR �GITYCOUNCIL
Christopher Lehmann, 266-8774 ASSIGN �CRYATTORNEY �C�TYCLEflK
MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA B� (DATE) pp�N�� � BUDGET OIRECTOfl � FIN. & MGT. SEfiVICE DIR.
ORUEA � MAYOA (OA A5515fAIYn ❑
TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
ACIION REQUE5TED:
Approval of resolution settling claim of lieobia Bland againsL the City of
St. Paul £or $14,500.
RECOMUtENDA7qNS:Apyrwe(A)orRejecf(R) pER50NAL5ERVICECONTpACTSMUSTANSWER7HEFOLLOWINGOUESiIONS:
_ PLANNING COMMISSION _ qV�L SERVICE CAMMISSION 1. Has this persoNFirm ever worked �nder a coMrac[ for ttiis tlepartmenY? �
_ CIB COMMITTEE _ YES 'NO
_ STAFF 2. Has this persorVFirm ever been a ciry employee?
— YES NO
_ DISTRIG7 CAURT _ 3. Does this personRirm po5sess a skill no[ normall
y possessed by any curteM ciry employee?
SUPPORTSWNICNCAUNCiLOBJECTIVE? YES NO
E[p1ai� a�l yes anawers ort separate sheet and ettaeh to greea sheat
fNRIATIMG PAOBLEM, ISSUE. OPPORNNRY (Who, What. When. Where, NTy):
On January 17, 1996, City of St. Paul Public Works employee
Wayne Engel was driving a city vehicle. Whi1e exiting the Tracy
One Stop station located at Hamline Avenue and Marshall Avenue, he
backed up approximately one foot and struck a vehicle driven by
plaintifP, Leobia Bland who was stopped behind him. The rate of
speed at which Mr. Engel backed up the vehicle was less than 5 mph.
The damage to plaintiff's vehicle was a roximatel 2 500.00.
ADVANTAGESI �: was no amage to the City vehicle. The plaintiff claims she
struck her head on the back rest of her seat. She was immediately
taken by ambulance to the hospital.
After the accident Ms. Bland complained of neck pain, back
pain, and shoulder pain. She also complained that she had lost hez
sense of taste and smell, referred to as anosmia. Ms. Bland was
examined by Dr. Thomas H. McPartlin, M.D., who attributed her
anosmia
DISADVANTACaE�APPi1�1�E�V277 Stein, M.D., to examine Ms. Bland and he opined that the
accident did not oause Ms. Bland anosmia. The essential issue in
this lawsuit was whether a finder of fact would determine
plaintiff's anosmia was caused by the aacident or not. The City�s
maximum liability would be $200,00�.0�.
On Ju3y 29, 1998, the parties met for a pre-trial hearing
where settlement was discussed and the parties agreed to a proposed
DISADVANTAGE a O ent Of �
p ym $14 500.00. This office recommends approval of the
settlement in the amount of $14,500.00.
Co�;nci! Research Csnfer
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TOTAL AMOUNT OFTpANSACTION § 14, SOO. OO COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) VES NO
FUNUINGSOURCE Tort Liabilitv qCTIVI7YNUMBER n907(1
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
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RESOLVED, that upon execution and delivery of a release, in full,
to the City of St. Paul, the proper City Officers are hereby
authorized and directed to pay out of the Tort Liability Fund,
09070-0511, to Leobia Logan Bland, and Todd P. Young, her
attorney, the sum of $14,500.00 in full settlement of her claim
for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident with a aity
employee at or near Hamline Avenue and Marshall Avenue, City of
St. Paul, on January 17, 1996.
APPROVED:
,�/ - 8 ' s y �'
J d of R msey County Dis,t ict Court
Requested by Department
Citvll�tornev w
By:
Ci
Adopted by Council: Date �, � ��'
Adoption Certifiec� by Council Se etary
By: ,^� '
Approved
RESOLUTION
CTTY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Council File # l g� 7! �
Green Sheet # 31200
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By:
By:
ssion to
By:
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cit� At ne g�4/gg GREEN SHEE N°_ 31200
CANTACT PERSON & PHONE 1NR1A7JDATE INiT1A1AATE
ODEPAFiTMENTDIFECTOR �GITYCOUNCIL
Christopher Lehmann, 266-8774 ASSIGN �CRYATTORNEY �C�TYCLEflK
MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA B� (DATE) pp�N�� � BUDGET OIRECTOfl � FIN. & MGT. SEfiVICE DIR.
ORUEA � MAYOA (OA A5515fAIYn ❑
TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
ACIION REQUE5TED:
Approval of resolution settling claim of lieobia Bland againsL the City of
St. Paul £or $14,500.
RECOMUtENDA7qNS:Apyrwe(A)orRejecf(R) pER50NAL5ERVICECONTpACTSMUSTANSWER7HEFOLLOWINGOUESiIONS:
_ PLANNING COMMISSION _ qV�L SERVICE CAMMISSION 1. Has this persoNFirm ever worked �nder a coMrac[ for ttiis tlepartmenY? �
_ CIB COMMITTEE _ YES 'NO
_ STAFF 2. Has this persorVFirm ever been a ciry employee?
— YES NO
_ DISTRIG7 CAURT _ 3. Does this personRirm po5sess a skill no[ normall
y possessed by any curteM ciry employee?
SUPPORTSWNICNCAUNCiLOBJECTIVE? YES NO
E[p1ai� a�l yes anawers ort separate sheet and ettaeh to greea sheat
fNRIATIMG PAOBLEM, ISSUE. OPPORNNRY (Who, What. When. Where, NTy):
On January 17, 1996, City of St. Paul Public Works employee
Wayne Engel was driving a city vehicle. Whi1e exiting the Tracy
One Stop station located at Hamline Avenue and Marshall Avenue, he
backed up approximately one foot and struck a vehicle driven by
plaintifP, Leobia Bland who was stopped behind him. The rate of
speed at which Mr. Engel backed up the vehicle was less than 5 mph.
The damage to plaintiff's vehicle was a roximatel 2 500.00.
ADVANTAGESI �: was no amage to the City vehicle. The plaintiff claims she
struck her head on the back rest of her seat. She was immediately
taken by ambulance to the hospital.
After the accident Ms. Bland complained of neck pain, back
pain, and shoulder pain. She also complained that she had lost hez
sense of taste and smell, referred to as anosmia. Ms. Bland was
examined by Dr. Thomas H. McPartlin, M.D., who attributed her
anosmia
DISADVANTACaE�APPi1�1�E�V277 Stein, M.D., to examine Ms. Bland and he opined that the
accident did not oause Ms. Bland anosmia. The essential issue in
this lawsuit was whether a finder of fact would determine
plaintiff's anosmia was caused by the aacident or not. The City�s
maximum liability would be $200,00�.0�.
On Ju3y 29, 1998, the parties met for a pre-trial hearing
where settlement was discussed and the parties agreed to a proposed
DISADVANTAGE a O ent Of �
p ym $14 500.00. This office recommends approval of the
settlement in the amount of $14,500.00.
Co�;nci! Research Csnfer
AUG 1 3 1�9�
TOTAL AMOUNT OFTpANSACTION § 14, SOO. OO COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) VES NO
FUNUINGSOURCE Tort Liabilitv qCTIVI7YNUMBER n907(1
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
4RIGl�AL
Presented By
Referred To
Committee: Date
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RESOLVED, that upon execution and delivery of a release, in full,
to the City of St. Paul, the proper City Officers are hereby
authorized and directed to pay out of the Tort Liability Fund,
09070-0511, to Leobia Logan Bland, and Todd P. Young, her
attorney, the sum of $14,500.00 in full settlement of her claim
for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident with a aity
employee at or near Hamline Avenue and Marshall Avenue, City of
St. Paul, on January 17, 1996.
APPROVED:
,�/ - 8 ' s y �'
J d of R msey County Dis,t ict Court
Requested by Department
Citvll�tornev w
By:
Ci
Adopted by Council: Date �, � ��'
Adoption Certifiec� by Council Se etary
By: ,^� '
Approved
RESOLUTION
CTTY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Council File # l g� 7! �
Green Sheet # 31200
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By:
By:
ssion to
By:
98' -?� 3
cit� At ne g�4/gg GREEN SHEE N°_ 31200
CANTACT PERSON & PHONE 1NR1A7JDATE INiT1A1AATE
ODEPAFiTMENTDIFECTOR �GITYCOUNCIL
Christopher Lehmann, 266-8774 ASSIGN �CRYATTORNEY �C�TYCLEflK
MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA B� (DATE) pp�N�� � BUDGET OIRECTOfl � FIN. & MGT. SEfiVICE DIR.
ORUEA � MAYOA (OA A5515fAIYn ❑
TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
ACIION REQUE5TED:
Approval of resolution settling claim of lieobia Bland againsL the City of
St. Paul £or $14,500.
RECOMUtENDA7qNS:Apyrwe(A)orRejecf(R) pER50NAL5ERVICECONTpACTSMUSTANSWER7HEFOLLOWINGOUESiIONS:
_ PLANNING COMMISSION _ qV�L SERVICE CAMMISSION 1. Has this persoNFirm ever worked �nder a coMrac[ for ttiis tlepartmenY? �
_ CIB COMMITTEE _ YES 'NO
_ STAFF 2. Has this persorVFirm ever been a ciry employee?
— YES NO
_ DISTRIG7 CAURT _ 3. Does this personRirm po5sess a skill no[ normall
y possessed by any curteM ciry employee?
SUPPORTSWNICNCAUNCiLOBJECTIVE? YES NO
E[p1ai� a�l yes anawers ort separate sheet and ettaeh to greea sheat
fNRIATIMG PAOBLEM, ISSUE. OPPORNNRY (Who, What. When. Where, NTy):
On January 17, 1996, City of St. Paul Public Works employee
Wayne Engel was driving a city vehicle. Whi1e exiting the Tracy
One Stop station located at Hamline Avenue and Marshall Avenue, he
backed up approximately one foot and struck a vehicle driven by
plaintifP, Leobia Bland who was stopped behind him. The rate of
speed at which Mr. Engel backed up the vehicle was less than 5 mph.
The damage to plaintiff's vehicle was a roximatel 2 500.00.
ADVANTAGESI �: was no amage to the City vehicle. The plaintiff claims she
struck her head on the back rest of her seat. She was immediately
taken by ambulance to the hospital.
After the accident Ms. Bland complained of neck pain, back
pain, and shoulder pain. She also complained that she had lost hez
sense of taste and smell, referred to as anosmia. Ms. Bland was
examined by Dr. Thomas H. McPartlin, M.D., who attributed her
anosmia
DISADVANTACaE�APPi1�1�E�V277 Stein, M.D., to examine Ms. Bland and he opined that the
accident did not oause Ms. Bland anosmia. The essential issue in
this lawsuit was whether a finder of fact would determine
plaintiff's anosmia was caused by the aacident or not. The City�s
maximum liability would be $200,00�.0�.
On Ju3y 29, 1998, the parties met for a pre-trial hearing
where settlement was discussed and the parties agreed to a proposed
DISADVANTAGE a O ent Of �
p ym $14 500.00. This office recommends approval of the
settlement in the amount of $14,500.00.
Co�;nci! Research Csnfer
AUG 1 3 1�9�
TOTAL AMOUNT OFTpANSACTION § 14, SOO. OO COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) VES NO
FUNUINGSOURCE Tort Liabilitv qCTIVI7YNUMBER n907(1
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)