The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $6,030,000 related to personal injury and wrongful death claims involving a City tree. This settlement resolves the case filed by Stephanie York, James Edward Brown, and Kayla Briers against the City and County of San Francisco.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Stephanie York, James Edward Brown, and Kayla Briers against the City and County of San Francisco for $6,030,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 4, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-608132; entitled Stephanie York, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury and wrongful death caused by a City tree.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a lawsuit settlement involving alleged personal injury and wrongful death caused by a City tree.
Stephanie York, James Edward Brown, and Kayla Briers filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco for $6,030,000, alleging personal injury and wrongful death caused by a City tree.
The Department of Public Works recommended the settlement of the lawsuit to the City Attorney.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee reviewed and recommended the settlement ordinance.
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
