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File #: 21-695    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 11/5/2021 In control: Council Work Session
On agenda: 11/22/2021 Final action: 11/22/2021
Title: Edward Billings v. City of Colorado Springs, et al., Case No. 21-cv-02084-DDD-KMT City Council should authorize City representation for Lt. Lux as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Liability of Peace Officers Act. Lt. Lux was acting in the course and scope of his employment, and in good faith during the incident. 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. 2021-11-23_CityCouncilRepresentation

 

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Edward Billings v. City of Colorado Springs, et al., Case No.  21-cv-02084-DDD-KMT

City Council should authorize City representation for Lt. Lux as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Liability of Peace Officers Act. Lt. Lux was acting in the course and scope of his employment, and in good faith during the incident. As usual, it is recommended that the City reserve the right not to pay any award of punitive damages. 

 

  Presenter: 

Wynetta Massey, City Attorney

 

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Edward Billings v. City of Colorado Springs, et al., Case No.  21-cv-02084-DDD-KMT

City Council should authorize City representation for Lt. Lux as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Liability of Peace Officers Act. Lt. Lux was acting in the course and scope of his employment, and in good faith during the incident. As usual, it is recommended that the City reserve the right not to pay any award of punitive damages. 

 

 

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