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CITY OF HOUSTON - CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Date: 5/15/2018
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Item Creation Date: 4/30/2018

LGL - Cause No. 2014-69483; Tanisha Green v. Gregory Huntsman and City of Houston; in the 334th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas

Agenda Item#: 6.


Summary: *PULLED – This item will not be considered on 5/15 RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney for settlement of lawsuit styled TANISHA GREEN** v. City of Houston, Cause No. 2014-69483; in the 334th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas - $80,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund


Background: On November 27, 2012, Ms. Tanisha Green [plaintiff] was traveling on State Highway 288 when she was rear-ended by Houston Police Department Lieutenant Gregory Huntsman. Plaintiff was transported via HFD to Hermann Hospital complaining of pain to her head, neck, back and lower back. Plaintiff was diagnosed with disc herniations, which she alleged resulted in her not receiving an anticipated military promotion. Lost wages and retirement benefits allegedly exceed $500,000.00. Plaintiff incurred $14,347.30 in past medical and may require $180,000.00 in future medical. Funding for this item is included in the FY18 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policy Ord. 2014-1078. _______________________________ Ronald C. Lewis, City Attorney


Amount and Source of Funding: $80,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund - (1004)


Contact Information: Patricia A. Harris 832.393.6477 Judith L. Ramsey 832.393.6468