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In plain English

The ordinance authorizes a $400,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by Ralph Bower against the City for alleged personal injury on a city street. This lawsuit was initiated on April 10, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing a partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by Ralph Bower against the City and County of San Francisco for $400,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 10, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-605730; entitled Ralph Bower, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City street.

Introduced: Jun 3, 2025
Final action: Aug 5, 2025
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How it got here

The legislation originated from a lawsuit filed by Ralph Bower against the City and County of San Francisco regarding personal injury on a city street.

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Lawsuit Filed2023-04-10
Ralph Bower

Ralph Bower filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco in San Francisco Superior Court, alleging personal injury on a city street.

Leg Final
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Received from Department2025-05-19
City Attorney

The ordinance authorizing a partial settlement of the lawsuit was received from the City Attorney's office.

Action History
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Committee Recommendation2025-07-17
Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee recommended the ordinance for approval as a committee report.

Board Pkt 072225
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Passed on First Reading2025-07-22
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading.

Action History
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Finally Passed2025-07-29
Board of Supervisors

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

Action History
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Approved2025-08-05
Mayor

The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the settlement of the lawsuit.

Action History

Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

Document trail
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How they voted

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardMay 19, 2025
ยทRECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentJun 3, 2025
โ†’RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Government Audit and Oversight CommitteeJul 17, 2025
โœ“RECOMMENDED AS COMMITTEE REPORTPass
Board of SupervisorsJul 22, 2025 โ€“ Jul 29, 2025
โœ“PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass
โœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorAug 5, 2025
โœ“APPROVED