Legislation Details

File #: 16-713    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Filed
File created: 11/10/2016 In control: City Council Work Session
On agenda: 11/21/2016 Final action: 11/21/2016
Title: Open Executive Session Presenter: Wynetta Massey, City Attorney
Attachments: 1. Brown CAIC Recommendation, 2. Love v. Greccio Housing CAIC Recommendation

 

 

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Open Executive Session

 

  Presenter: 

Wynetta Massey, City Attorney

 

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  Summary:

 

1.                     Ruth Love v. Greccio Housing- Melissa Hatch, Sgt. Anderson, Officer Carnes, Officer Simpson, Case No. 16-S-890, Small Claims Court El Paso County Colorado

The Civil Action Investigation Committee met on November 15, 2016, and has recommended that the City represent the Officers as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Peace Officer’s Liability Act.  The Officers and Sergeant were acting in the course and scope of their employment, and were acting in good faith.  As usual, it is recommended that the City reserve the right to not pay any award of punitive damages.

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                     Ryan Brown; Benjamin Brown v. Colorado Springs, Colorado; David Nelson; Allison Detweiler; Steven Biscaro, Case No. 16-cv-2540-MJW, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

The Civil Action Investigation Committee met on November 15, 2016, and has recommended that the City represent the Officers as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Peace Officer’s Liability Act.  The Officers were acting in the course and scope of their employment and not in a willful and wanton manner.  As usual, it is recommended that the City reserve the right to not pay any award of punitive damages.

 

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This item supports the City’s strategic goal relating to excelling at City services. 

 

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