TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Samuel A. May, City Manager
DATE: March 7, 2018
Title
APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF IZAK FRIDMAN AGAINST THE CITY OF MARGATE FOR $50,000 WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY.
BACKGROUND: This case is regarding an at-fault vehicle accident with a City vehicle that occurred in December 2015. The Claimant’s initial demand was in the amount of $200,000. Medical expenses in this case are $30,605.60.
After extensive legal review of the case details and subsequent offers and counteroffers, a settlement offer of $50,000, without admission of liability, has been agreed to by the claimant and includes the subrogation claim of the Canadian insurer for medical payments made on Mr. Fridman’s behalf and other unreimbursed medical expenses. The Claimant was advised that this offer is contingent upon approval of the settlement by the City Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: For approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: $50,000
CONTACT PERSON: James A. Cherof, City Attorney