The ordinance authorizes a $3,250,000 settlement for a lawsuit regarding alleged medical negligence against the City and County of San Francisco. It also includes a waiver of future wrongful death claims by certain individuals involved in the case.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by David Joslyn against the City and County of San Francisco for $3,250,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 2, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-579230; entitled David Joslyn, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury from medical negligence; other material terms of the settlement are that Iris Solano, Frederick Stewart Joslyn and Iris Lorraine Solano waive any potential future claims for wrongful death.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a lawsuit settlement involving alleged medical negligence against the City and County of San Francisco.
David Joslyn filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco for alleged personal injury from medical negligence, case number CGC-19-579230.
The City Attorney submitted the proposed settlement to the Clerk of the Board for consideration.
The Department of Public Health, led by Dr. Grant Colfax, recommended the settlement to the Board of Supervisors.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee reviewed and recommended the settlement ordinance.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, authorizing the settlement of $3,250,000.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, authorizing the settlement.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the settlement agreement.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
