The ordinance authorizes a $40,000 settlement payment from Walsh Construction Company to the City of San Francisco to resolve a lawsuit filed by Stephanie Brunton regarding personal injuries from a dangerous condition on public property. Additionally, the City will dismiss its Cross-Complaint against Walsh Construction Company as part of the settlement.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Stephanie Brunton against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $40,000 to the City by Walsh Construction Company; the lawsuit was filed on April 29, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-575558; entitled Stephanie Brunton v. City and County of San Francisco, et al; the underlying lawsuit involves alleged personal injury suffered as a result of an alleged dangerous condition on public property; other material terms of the settlement are that the City and County of San Francisco will dismiss its Cross-Complaint for indemnity and contribution against Walsh Construction Company.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a lawsuit filed by Stephanie Brunton against the City and County of San Francisco, prompting a settlement agreement with Walsh Construction Company.
Stephanie Brunton filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco and Walsh Construction Company, alleging personal injury due to a dangerous condition on public property.
The City Attorney submitted the proposed settlement legislation to the Board of Supervisors for consideration.
The proposed settlement legislation was received and assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.
The committee recommended the legislation for passage.
The Board of Supervisors passed the legislation on first reading.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the legislation authorizing the settlement.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the settlement agreement.
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