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File #: 22-614    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 9/7/2022 In control: Council Work Session
On agenda: 9/26/2022 Final action: 9/26/2022
Title: Ean C. Meadows v. Ofc. Sunderlin #4659 and K-9 Ofc. Snuggs #2644, No. 21-CV-00379, United States District Court of Colorado. The Civil Action Investigation Committee has recommended that the City represent the above-named officers as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Peace Officer's Liability Act. The officers were acting in the course and scope of their employment and were 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. Council Representation Memo - Meadows 9-6-22

 

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Ean C. Meadows v. Ofc. Sunderlin #4659 and K-9 Ofc. Snuggs #2644, No. 21-CV-00379, United States District Court of Colorado.

The Civil Action Investigation Committee has recommended that the City represent the above-named officers as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Peace Officer’s Liability Act. The officers were acting in the course and scope of their employment and were 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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Ean C. Meadows v. Ofc. Sunderlin #4659 and K-9 Ofc. Snuggs #2644, No. 21-CV-00379, United States District Court of Colorado.

 

The Civil Action Investigation Committee has recommended that the City represent the above-named officers as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Peace Officer’s Liability Act. The officers were acting in the course and scope of their employment and were 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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