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File #: 25-042    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 1/7/2025 In control: Council Work Session
On agenda: 1/27/2025 Final action: 1/27/2025
Title: Preston R. Parker v. Colorado Springs Police Department, et al., Case No. 24CV472 Presenter: Wynetta Massey, City Attorney
Attachments: 1. 25-042 2025-01-28_CouncilRepresentation

 

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Preston R. Parker v. Colorado Springs Police Department, et al., Case No.  24CV472

 

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Wynetta Massey, City Attorney

 

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Preston R. Parker v. Colorado Springs Police Department, et al., Case No.  24CV472

The Civil Action Investigation Committee met on January 7, 2025 and recommended representation for Det. Nevarez. Council should approve City representation for Det. Nevarez as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Liability of Peace Officers Act. Det. Nevarez was acting in the course and scope of his employment, and in good faith during the incident. As usual, the City should reserve the right to decline payment of any award of punitive damages. 

 

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