This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Maurice Caldwell for $8 million, which alleges that evidence was fabricated in violation of his rights. The lawsuit was filed in 2012 and is related to a federal case.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Maurice Caldwell against the City and County of San Francisco for $8,000,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 16, 2012, in United States District Court, Case No. 12-cv-1892 DMR; entitled Maurice Caldwell v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit alleges fabrication of evidence in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a lawsuit settlement recommendation by the Police Commission regarding allegations of evidence fabrication against the City.
Maurice Caldwell filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco in the United States District Court, alleging fabrication of evidence in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment.
The incident that led to the lawsuit occurred on this date, prompting further legal review.
The Police Commission adopted Resolution No. 21-63, recommending the settlement report for the lawsuit to the Board of Supervisors without recommendation.
The City Attorney received the settlement report from the Police Commission for further action.
The legislation authorizing the settlement was received from the City Attorney's office.
The committee recommended the ordinance for passage.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit for $8,000,000.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
