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RESOLVED, tbat upon execution anci delivery of a release in full to the City of
Saint Paul, the proper City officers are hereby authorized and directed to pay out of the
Tort Liability Fund 0907Q-O511 to Rickey Suggs the sum of $10,200.00 in full settlement
of his claim for damages sustain�d December 21, 1991, as a result of an accident with a
city vehicle at or near Chatsworth and Tglehart.
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Green Sheet # 28643
RESOLUTION
OF SAlNT PAUL, Mit�NESOTA
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Porm Approved by City Attorney
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Approved by Mayor for Submission to
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Lawrence D. Cohen
J;�dgs of D+strict Coutt
1450 Aamsey County Courihouse
3aint Paul, Miinnesota 55102
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N° 28643
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INITIAVOATE
Approval of resolution settlin3 claim of Ric'<ey against City of St. �����a,
OFficer Liebgott for $10,200.00.
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PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING
5. Has Ynis person/firm ever worked under a contract for Ynis departmerrt?
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2. Has this person(firm ever been a ciry employee? �- y��,�� ��, �"`
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3. Ooes th�s personlfirm possess a skill �ot rwrmalry possessed by aoy current ciry employee?
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T1ie'acci3"ent'w`fiictClea"fo fh'i� cTaim'occur'r'ed' ori'December 21, 1991, at the Chatsworth and Iglehart intersection in Saint
Paul, Minnesota. Claimant Rickey Suggs wastraveling southbound on Chatsworth at approximately 25 miles per hour,
at approximately 1:00 a.m. Police Ofticer Karhleen Liebgott had just stopped at a stop sign on Iglehart; she had just been
alerted by police radio to the possible presence of a crime suspect in the area and had therefore tumed off her squad's
headlights. Officer Liebgott laoked to the north but failed to see the Suggs vehicle approaching, and proceeded into the
intersection. The squad car collided with the right front fender of the Suggs vehicle and the force of impact caused the
rear of the squad to hit the rear of the Suggs vehicle as weil.
There is no indication of fault on the part of Mr. Sug;s for the accident. Mr. Suggs did not have insurance on his
vehicle, and claims it was totalled as a result of the accident. Mr. Suggs is now 27 years old, unmarried and is the father
of three sons. At the time of the accident he was employed at J.L. Industries doing heavy cabinet packing work. He
is currently doing lighter assembly work for the same employer, and claims the accident restricted his ability to do the
heavier work. He was off work nearty three months. He claims past wage loss of $3,500, and his vocational consultant
predicts future wage toss of approximately $5,000 annually.
Mr. Suggs claims injuries to his left knee, low back, neck, right shoulder and wntinuing headaches as a result of the
accident. He has incuned over $4,600 in medical expenses. His physician issued a written opinion that Mr. Suggs has
sustained a 20% whole body impairment and issued liftin and bending restrictions. The IME physician retained by the
City does not believe the injuries were permanent; however, while there is some evidence of prior knee strain, there is
no evidence of other prior injury.
This case was set for a summary jury trial on July 20, 1995, and for a subsequent jury trial September 12, 1495. Before
the summazy jury uial, tUe parties agreed to a settlement of all claims for a total payment of $10,200 by the CiTy of St.
Paul. This settlement will include a release signed by Mr. Suggs, releasing the City from any obligation to pay
subrogation claims by any of his medical providers. Given the liability issues and the extent of injuries and potential
wage loss, this office recommends approval.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSAC710N $�-� • 24 � COS7/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIHCLE ONE)
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