Legislation Details

File #: 20-415    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 7/24/2020 In control: City Council Work Session
On agenda: 8/24/2020 Final action: 8/24/2020
Title: Estate of De'Von Bailey, et al. v. City of Colorado Springs, et al. Case No. 20-cv-01600-WJM-KMT It is recommended that City Council approve City representation for the named officers as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Liability of Peace Officers Act. The officers were acting in the course and scope of their 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. CityCouncil_MemoBailey

 

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Estate of De’Von Bailey, et al. v. City of Colorado Springs, et al.
Case No.  20-cv-01600-WJM-KMT

It is recommended that City Council approve City representation for the named officers as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Liability of Peace Officers Act. The officers were acting in the course and scope of their 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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Wynetta Massey, City Attorney

 

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Estate of De’Von Bailey, et al. v. City of Colorado Springs, et al.
Case No.  20-cv-01600-WJM-KMT

It is recommended that City Council approve City representation for the named officers as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Liability of Peace Officers Act. The officers were acting in the course and scope of their 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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