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In plain English

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $75,000 related to a trip and fall incident on uneven pavement. The lawsuit was filed by Valerie A. Stevenson in July 2020.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Valerie A. Stevenson against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 1, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-585157; entitled Valerie A. Stevenson v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an alleged trip and fall on uneven pavement.

Introduced: Sep 28, 2021
Final action: Nov 5, 2021
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How it got here

The legislation originated from a lawsuit settlement recommendation by the City Attorney's Office following a trip and fall incident involving Valerie A. Stevenson.

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Lawsuit Filed2020-07-01
Valerie A. Stevenson

Valerie A. Stevenson filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco in San Francisco Superior Court, alleging a trip and fall on uneven pavement.

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Received from Department2021-09-17
City Attorney

The Clerk of the Board received the settlement ordinance from the City Attorney's Office.

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Assigned to Committee2021-09-28
President of the Board

The ordinance was received and assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee for review.

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Committee Recommendation2021-10-07
Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee recommended the ordinance for passage.

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First Reading Passed2021-10-19
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading.

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Final Passage2021-10-26
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance authorizing the settlement.

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Ordinance Approved2021-11-05
Mayor

The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the settlement of the lawsuit for $75,000.

Action history

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How they voted

FINALLY PASSED
Board of Supervisors ยท Oct 26, 2021Pass
4-0
PASSED ON FIRST READING
Board of Supervisors ยท Oct 19, 2021Pass
4-0
RECOMMENDED
Government Audit and Oversight Committee ยท Oct 7, 2021Pass
2-0

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardSep 17, 2021
ยทRECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentSep 28, 2021
โ†’RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Government Audit and Oversight CommitteeOct 7, 2021
โœ“RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsOct 19, 2021 โ€“ Oct 26, 2021
โœ“PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
โœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorNov 5, 2021
โœ“APPROVED