Legislation Details

File #: 21-738    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 11/15/2021 In control: City Council Work Session
On agenda: 11/22/2021 Final action: 11/22/2021
Title: Darlene Griffith v. Monique Garcia Colorado Springs Police Officer, Case No. 21CV266, District Court, El Paso County, Colorado Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Peace Officer's Liability Act. The Officer was acting in the course and scope of her employment and not in a willful and wanton manner. As usual, it is recommended that the City reserve the right not to pay any award of punitive damages. Presenter: Wynetta Massey, City Attorney
Attachments: 1. 2021-11-10 D. Griffith CAIC MemoToCouncil

 

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Darlene Griffith v. Monique Garcia Colorado Springs Police Officer, Case No. 21CV266, District Court, El Paso County, Colorado

Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Peace Officer’s Liability Act. The Officer was acting in the course and scope of her employment and not in a willful and wanton manner. As usual, it is recommended that the City reserve the right not to pay any award of punitive damages.

 

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Wynetta Massey, City Attorney

 

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Darlene Griffith v. Monique Garcia Colorado Springs Police Officer, Case No. 21CV266, District Court, El Paso County, Colorado

Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Peace Officer’s Liability Act. The Officer was acting in the course and scope of her employment and not in a willful and wanton manner. As usual, it is recommended that the City reserve the right not to pay any award of punitive damages.

 

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