This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Marie Thornton for $300,000 related to a personal injury claim from tripping over a fence on City property. The lawsuit was filed in March 2021.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Marie Thornton against the City and County of San Francisco for $300,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 26, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-590658; entitled Marie Thornton v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury from tripping over a fence on City property.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a lawsuit settlement recommendation by the City Attorney's office following a personal injury claim against the City.
Marie Thornton filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco in San Francisco Superior Court, alleging personal injury from tripping over a fence on City property.
The City Attorney's office prepared a recommendation to settle the lawsuit for $300,000, which was received by the Clerk of the Board.
The ordinance to authorize the settlement was received and assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee recommended the ordinance 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 of the lawsuit.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
