Legislation Details

File #: 25-598    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 10/23/2025 In control: City Council Work Session
On agenda: 11/10/2025 Final action: 11/10/2025
Title: Patricia Sanderson v Derek Boehnke and the City of Colorado Springs 2025CV31724 Presenter: Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney
Attachments: 1. 25-598 Council MemoFinal

 

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Patricia Sanderson v Derek Boehnke and the City of Colorado Springs 2025CV31724

 

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Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney

 

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Patricia Sanderson v Derek Boehnke and the City of Colorado Springs 2025CV31724

The Civil Action Investigation Committee met on October 22, 2025, and recommends City Council acknowledge the City’s obligation to represent the officer involved, as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Peace Officer’s Liability Act. The officer was acting in the course and scope of his employment and in good faith. As usual, it is recommended that the City reserve the right to decline payment of any award of punitive damages.

 

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