Legislation Details

File #: 24-387    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 7/11/2024 In control: City Council Work Session
On agenda: 7/22/2024 Final action: 7/22/2024
Title: Jacob Root vs Officer Robert Comstock and the City of Colorado Springs 1:24-cv-1293-MEH Presenter: Wynetta Massey, City Attorney
Attachments: 1. 24-387 Council Memo Root Final

 

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Jacob Root vs Officer Robert Comstock and the City of Colorado Springs 1:24-cv-1293-MEH

 

  Presenter: 

Wynetta Massey, City Attorney

 

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Jacob Root vs Officer Robert Comstock and the City of Colorado Springs 1:24-cv-1293-MEH

The Civil Action Investigation Committee has recommended that the City represent the
above-named officer 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 was acting in good faith. As usual, it is recommended that the City
reserve the right not to pay any award of punitive damages.

 

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