Legislation Details

File #: 26-068    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 2/5/2026 In control: City Council Work Session
On agenda: 2/23/2026 Final action: 2/23/2026
Title: Peter R. Forbes v. Shivani Sharma; Jeffrey Warnock; and the City of Colorado Springs, Case No. 25CV32913 Presenter: Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney
Attachments: 1. Council Memo Forbes

 

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Peter R. Forbes v. Shivani Sharma; Jeffrey Warnock; and the City of Colorado Springs, Case No. 25CV32913

 

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Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney

 

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Peter R. Forbes v. Shivani Sharma; Jeffrey Warnock; and the City of Colorado Springs, Case No. 25CV32913

The Civil Action Investigation Committee voted on February 3, 2026, and recommends that City Council acknowledge the City’s representation of Mr. Warnock as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Peace Officer’s Liability Act. Mr.Warnock was acting in the course and scope of her employment and not in a willful and wanton manner. As usual, it is recommended that the City reserve the right not to pay any award of punitive damages.

 

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