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File #: 21-334    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 6/10/2021 In control: City Council Work Session
On agenda: 6/21/2021 Final action: 6/21/2021
Title: Brian Halik v. A. Brewer; Unknown Officers of the Tactical Enforcement Unit, Case No. 21-cv-00508-PAB-KMT, United States District Court, District of Colorado The Civil Action Investigation Committee met on June 4, 2021 and has recommended that the City represent Detective Brewer as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Peace Officer's Liability Act. Detective Brewer was acting in the course and scope of his 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. Presenter: Wynetta Massey, City Attorney
Attachments: 1. 2021-06-08-Council_Memorandum-Halik

 

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Brian Halik v. A. Brewer; Unknown Officers of the Tactical Enforcement Unit, Case No. 21-cv-00508-PAB-KMT, United States District Court, District of Colorado

The Civil Action Investigation Committee met on June 4, 2021 and has recommended that the City represent Detective Brewer as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Peace Officer’s Liability Act. Detective Brewer was acting in the course and scope of his 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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Wynetta Massey, City Attorney

 

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Brian Halik v. A. Brewer; Unknown Officers of the Tactical Enforcement Unit, Case No. 21-cv-00508-PAB-KMT, United States District Court, District of Colorado

The Civil Action Investigation Committee met on June 4, 2021 and has recommended that the City represent Detective Brewer as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Peace Officer’s Liability Act. Detective Brewer was acting in the course and scope of his 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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