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.
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.
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.
The ordinance authorizing a partial settlement of the lawsuit was received from the City Attorney's office.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee recommended the ordinance for approval as a committee report.
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