This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a personal injury lawsuit filed by Theodore Franzone for $75,000. The lawsuit was related to an incident that occurred on City property.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Theodore Franzone against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 4, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-613654; entitled Theodore Franzone v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves personal injury 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.
Theodore Franzone filed a personal injury lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-613654.
The City Attorney recommended settling the lawsuit for $75,000, which was approved by the Recreation & Park Department and the Controller.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee reviewed the settlement ordinance and recommended it for passage.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, authorizing the settlement.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, authorizing the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the settlement process.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record