The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $200,000 related to an alleged civil rights violation. The lawsuit was filed by Jane Doe in September 2022 in federal court.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jane Doe against the City and County of San Francisco for $200,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 12, 2022, in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 22-cv-05179; entitled Jane Doe v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged civil rights violation.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a civil rights lawsuit settlement involving Jane Doe against the City and County of San Francisco.
Jane Doe filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, alleging civil rights violations.
The City Attorney recommended settling the lawsuit for $200,000, which was approved by the Police Department and Controller.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee reviewed the settlement proposal and recommended it for approval.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, officially authorizing the settlement payment.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the settlement agreement.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
