Legislation Details

File #: 20-584    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 10/8/2020 In control: City Council Work Session
On agenda: 10/26/2020 Final action: 10/26/2020
Title: Brandon Nicholas Gilpin v. Colorado Springs Police Department/Officer Zachary Case 20-S-379 The Civil Action Investigation Committee has recommended that the City represent the 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. Presenter: Wynetta Massey, City Attorney
Attachments: 1. 2020-10-26 Open

 

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Brandon Nicholas Gilpin v. Colorado Springs Police Department/Officer Zachary Case 20-S-379

The Civil Action Investigation Committee has recommended that the City represent the 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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Wynetta Massey, City Attorney

 

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Brandon Nicholas Gilpin v. Colorado Springs Police Department/Officer Zachary Case 20-S-379

The Civil Action Investigation Committee has recommended that the City represent the 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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