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File #: 19-182    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 3/18/2019 In control: Council Work Session
On agenda: 3/25/2019 Final action: 3/25/2019
Title: Sigmund J. Wilson v. Brent J. Jacobsen and City of Colorado Springs 2019CV030201 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. 2019-03-08-Council Memo.pdf

 

 

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Sigmund J. Wilson v. Brent J. Jacobsen and City of Colorado Springs 2019CV030201

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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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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