This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $100,000 related to a personal injury claim filed by Christina McGovern regarding a sidewalk incident. The lawsuit was initiated on March 10, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Christina McGovern against the City and County of San Francisco for $100,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 10, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-583596; entitled Christina McGovern v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a lawsuit settlement involving a personal injury claim against the City and County of San Francisco.
Christina McGovern filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco in San Francisco Superior Court, alleging personal injury on a City sidewalk.
The City Attorney prepared legislation to authorize the settlement of the lawsuit for $100,000.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee reviewed the legislation and recommended it for passage.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance authorizing the settlement.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the settlement process.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
