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01-543OR(G�NAL Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, NIINNESOTA Council File # � �� r J 3 Green Sheet # 101086 ay Committee: Date 1 BE IT RESOLVED, that upon execution and delivery of a release in full to the City of St. 2 Paul, the proper City officers are hereby authorized and duected to pay out of the Tort Liability 3 Fund 09070-0511 to Ruth Pazker, the suxn of $43,000.00 in full and final settlement of her claim 4 for damages sustained on May 7-� 1998, as a result of an automobile accident in the City of St. 5 Paul with a police squad car driven by Police Officer Gnia Dua Kong. B Y' {� ^ ♦ Approved by Mayor: e� fj t f� �; By: y � /k� i/a � Aequested by Department of: Cit Attorne 's Office BY: x � Form A� roved by City Att rne BY. fiX Approved by Mayor £os Submission to Council By: � !/° Adopted by Council: Date � �.� O� f Adoption Certified by Council ecsetazy � City Attorney's Office � 5/11/O1 Jim Jerskev (266-8757) GREEN SHEET ,:,,�; --.r�-z:.:�: � No 10� ��8 arcrnne.. ❑ anw�r � aneuw¢ __ ❑ wUxCJllLmn¢isa�t ❑ �wxcu�ac�mmlLC[¢ ❑ WVdl1�11f9ifYR1�.._ ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) TOTAL � OF SIGNATURE PAGES Approval of resolution settling claim of Ruth Parker against the City of St. Paul for the sum of $43,000.00. w ot- S'{3 °v PLANNING COMMISSION C18 COMMITiEE CNIL SERVICE COMMISSION Has ttus persaNfirtn erer vrorked under a contract tor thic aepartment? VES NO Has Mia ceBailfifin e+er Ceen a ahf emPbYee� YE3 NO Do� ihis percoMrm P��e%s a eldN not rwimalND� M anv wneM tlry empbyee? YES NO k dxs paeoNfim� atarpeted ve'MOR YES NO ''t�n I�I'ay72; I'9i18; pl"aia£�ff,12u}li�Farker; w'as injiired wfien she collided with a police squad caz operated by defendant police officer Gnia Dua Kong. Officer Kong was eastbound on W. 7`" Stteet when he xeceived an em�gency ca11 and made a U-tum in front of the plaintiffs, ' who were westbound on W. 7`" Street. Mrs. Pazker struck the squad caz. Mrs. Pazker brought suit for injuries, lost wages, damages for the impaiiment of her future eaiving capacity, and pain and suffering. Mr. Pazker made a loss of consortium cla'un. �T'fie mattei progressed tluough prehial discovery. The City determined that Officer Kong had not acrivated his emergency ligJ�ts prior to maldnghis U-huu. The piainriffs produced an expert in accident reconshuc6on who concluded that the accident was unavoidable given 5heclaseproximityberiveentheplaintiffsandtheOfficer'ssquadattherimeofthetum. Mrs.Pazkex'sphysicianopinedtt�atshesuffered permanent soft tissue to her neck, shoulders, and upper anns. The plainriffs claim $33,233.91 in medical expenses and $15,656.00 lost wages. Whffe ffie City's expert disagreed with the diagnosis made by Mrs. Pazker's doctor, he did conclude that the medical e�cpenses were reasonable and necessary. After an objective review of the above evidence, and based upon our assessment of the potential liabiliry at hial, our office has entered into a proposed settlement agreement wluch contemplates the payment by the City of $43,000.00 to the plainriffs in exchange for their full and final release of all clauns and rights against the City and its employees arising from the accident. Council approval of tlus settlement is recommended. Twwsncnorrt 43,000.00 Tort Liabili COSTIilEVENUE BUDfiETED (CIRCLE ON� � NO ncrnmHw�eae 0 9 0 70-0511 ���_���� �?�search Ce�7t�t' MAY Z 8 2001 -- b_ _.,._....�..�_ . i ; , OR(G�NAL Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, NIINNESOTA Council File # � �� r J 3 Green Sheet # 101086 ay Committee: Date 1 BE IT RESOLVED, that upon execution and delivery of a release in full to the City of St. 2 Paul, the proper City officers are hereby authorized and duected to pay out of the Tort Liability 3 Fund 09070-0511 to Ruth Pazker, the suxn of $43,000.00 in full and final settlement of her claim 4 for damages sustained on May 7-� 1998, as a result of an automobile accident in the City of St. 5 Paul with a police squad car driven by Police Officer Gnia Dua Kong. B Y' {� ^ ♦ Approved by Mayor: e� fj t f� �; By: y � /k� i/a � Aequested by Department of: Cit Attorne 's Office BY: x � Form A� roved by City Att rne BY. fiX Approved by Mayor £os Submission to Council By: � !/° Adopted by Council: Date � �.� O� f Adoption Certified by Council ecsetazy � City Attorney's Office � 5/11/O1 Jim Jerskev (266-8757) GREEN SHEET ,:,,�; --.r�-z:.:�: � No 10� ��8 arcrnne.. ❑ anw�r � aneuw¢ __ ❑ wUxCJllLmn¢isa�t ❑ �wxcu�ac�mmlLC[¢ ❑ WVdl1�11f9ifYR1�.._ ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) TOTAL � OF SIGNATURE PAGES Approval of resolution settling claim of Ruth Parker against the City of St. Paul for the sum of $43,000.00. w ot- S'{3 °v PLANNING COMMISSION C18 COMMITiEE CNIL SERVICE COMMISSION Has ttus persaNfirtn erer vrorked under a contract tor thic aepartment? VES NO Has Mia ceBailfifin e+er Ceen a ahf emPbYee� YE3 NO Do� ihis percoMrm P��e%s a eldN not rwimalND� M anv wneM tlry empbyee? YES NO k dxs paeoNfim� atarpeted ve'MOR YES NO ''t�n I�I'ay72; I'9i18; pl"aia£�ff,12u}li�Farker; w'as injiired wfien she collided with a police squad caz operated by defendant police officer Gnia Dua Kong. Officer Kong was eastbound on W. 7`" Stteet when he xeceived an em�gency ca11 and made a U-tum in front of the plaintiffs, ' who were westbound on W. 7`" Street. Mrs. Pazker struck the squad caz. Mrs. Pazker brought suit for injuries, lost wages, damages for the impaiiment of her future eaiving capacity, and pain and suffering. Mr. Pazker made a loss of consortium cla'un. �T'fie mattei progressed tluough prehial discovery. The City determined that Officer Kong had not acrivated his emergency ligJ�ts prior to maldnghis U-huu. The piainriffs produced an expert in accident reconshuc6on who concluded that the accident was unavoidable given 5heclaseproximityberiveentheplaintiffsandtheOfficer'ssquadattherimeofthetum. Mrs.Pazkex'sphysicianopinedtt�atshesuffered permanent soft tissue to her neck, shoulders, and upper anns. The plainriffs claim $33,233.91 in medical expenses and $15,656.00 lost wages. Whffe ffie City's expert disagreed with the diagnosis made by Mrs. Pazker's doctor, he did conclude that the medical e�cpenses were reasonable and necessary. After an objective review of the above evidence, and based upon our assessment of the potential liabiliry at hial, our office has entered into a proposed settlement agreement wluch contemplates the payment by the City of $43,000.00 to the plainriffs in exchange for their full and final release of all clauns and rights against the City and its employees arising from the accident. Council approval of tlus settlement is recommended. Twwsncnorrt 43,000.00 Tort Liabili COSTIilEVENUE BUDfiETED (CIRCLE ON� � NO ncrnmHw�eae 0 9 0 70-0511 ���_���� �?�search Ce�7t�t' MAY Z 8 2001 -- b_ _.,._....�..�_ . i ; , OR(G�NAL Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, NIINNESOTA Council File # � �� r J 3 Green Sheet # 101086 ay Committee: Date 1 BE IT RESOLVED, that upon execution and delivery of a release in full to the City of St. 2 Paul, the proper City officers are hereby authorized and duected to pay out of the Tort Liability 3 Fund 09070-0511 to Ruth Pazker, the suxn of $43,000.00 in full and final settlement of her claim 4 for damages sustained on May 7-� 1998, as a result of an automobile accident in the City of St. 5 Paul with a police squad car driven by Police Officer Gnia Dua Kong. B Y' {� ^ ♦ Approved by Mayor: e� fj t f� �; By: y � /k� i/a � Aequested by Department of: Cit Attorne 's Office BY: x � Form A� roved by City Att rne BY. fiX Approved by Mayor £os Submission to Council By: � !/° Adopted by Council: Date � �.� O� f Adoption Certified by Council ecsetazy � City Attorney's Office � 5/11/O1 Jim Jerskev (266-8757) GREEN SHEET ,:,,�; --.r�-z:.:�: � No 10� ��8 arcrnne.. ❑ anw�r � aneuw¢ __ ❑ wUxCJllLmn¢isa�t ❑ �wxcu�ac�mmlLC[¢ ❑ WVdl1�11f9ifYR1�.._ ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) TOTAL � OF SIGNATURE PAGES Approval of resolution settling claim of Ruth Parker against the City of St. Paul for the sum of $43,000.00. w ot- S'{3 °v PLANNING COMMISSION C18 COMMITiEE CNIL SERVICE COMMISSION Has ttus persaNfirtn erer vrorked under a contract tor thic aepartment? VES NO Has Mia ceBailfifin e+er Ceen a ahf emPbYee� YE3 NO Do� ihis percoMrm P��e%s a eldN not rwimalND� M anv wneM tlry empbyee? YES NO k dxs paeoNfim� atarpeted ve'MOR YES NO ''t�n I�I'ay72; I'9i18; pl"aia£�ff,12u}li�Farker; w'as injiired wfien she collided with a police squad caz operated by defendant police officer Gnia Dua Kong. Officer Kong was eastbound on W. 7`" Stteet when he xeceived an em�gency ca11 and made a U-tum in front of the plaintiffs, ' who were westbound on W. 7`" Street. Mrs. Pazker struck the squad caz. Mrs. Pazker brought suit for injuries, lost wages, damages for the impaiiment of her future eaiving capacity, and pain and suffering. Mr. Pazker made a loss of consortium cla'un. �T'fie mattei progressed tluough prehial discovery. The City determined that Officer Kong had not acrivated his emergency ligJ�ts prior to maldnghis U-huu. The piainriffs produced an expert in accident reconshuc6on who concluded that the accident was unavoidable given 5heclaseproximityberiveentheplaintiffsandtheOfficer'ssquadattherimeofthetum. Mrs.Pazkex'sphysicianopinedtt�atshesuffered permanent soft tissue to her neck, shoulders, and upper anns. The plainriffs claim $33,233.91 in medical expenses and $15,656.00 lost wages. Whffe ffie City's expert disagreed with the diagnosis made by Mrs. Pazker's doctor, he did conclude that the medical e�cpenses were reasonable and necessary. After an objective review of the above evidence, and based upon our assessment of the potential liabiliry at hial, our office has entered into a proposed settlement agreement wluch contemplates the payment by the City of $43,000.00 to the plainriffs in exchange for their full and final release of all clauns and rights against the City and its employees arising from the accident. Council approval of tlus settlement is recommended. Twwsncnorrt 43,000.00 Tort Liabili COSTIilEVENUE BUDfiETED (CIRCLE ON� � NO ncrnmHw�eae 0 9 0 70-0511 ���_���� �?�search Ce�7t�t' MAY Z 8 2001 -- b_ _.,._....�..�_ . i ; ,