This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $2.5 million related to an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of Keita O'Neil. The lawsuit was filed by Judy O'Neil in December 2017.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Judy O’Neil against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,500,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 19, 2017, in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 17-cv-07190; entitled Judy O’Neil v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an officer involved shooting that resulted in the death of Keita O’Neil.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a lawsuit settlement involving the death of Keita O'Neil, prompting the City Attorney to seek authorization from the Board of Supervisors.
Judy O'Neil filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, related to an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of her son, Keita O'Neil.
Supervisor Preston requested that the Government Audit and Oversight Committee consider the settlement ordinance as urgent, to be reviewed on December 2, 2021.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee recommended the ordinance authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit for $2,500,000.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, allowing for the settlement of the lawsuit.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, authorizing the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit for $2,500,000.
Mayor London Breed approved the ordinance, finalizing the settlement process.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
