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Resolution to Authorize Settlement of Pacinte Allam, as Next Friend of L.A., a minor v Sory Conde, Washtenaw County Circuit Court Case No. 26-001472-NI and Appropriate Funds ($400,000.00) (8 Votes Required)
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Prepared by: Jennifer Richards, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Reviewed by: Atleen Kaur, City Attorney
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Whereas, In July 2026, Plaintiff Pacinte Allam filed a lawsuit against one of the City’s police officers, alleging injuries sustained by her minor child and associated damages from a motor vehicle accident with a police vehicle that occurred on October 19, 2024;
Whereas, The parties desire to settle and resolve the lawsuit without an admission of liability on the part of any party, wherein the City will pay $400,000.00 to Plaintiff settle the matter to in exchange for a full and final settlement agreement signed by the parties, a release of all claims against the City, and dismissal of the lawsuit with prejudice; and
Whereas, The City Attorney’s Office has advised City Council on this matter in attorney-client privileged and confidential legal advice memoranda dated April 14, 2026 and July 31, 2026;
RESOLVED, That City Council authorizes the City Attorney to fully resolve the case entitled Pacinte Allam as next friend of L.A. v Sory Conde, Washtenaw County Circuit Court Case No. 26-001472-NI for a total payment of $400,000.00 from the City to Plaintiff;
RESOLVED, That the total settlement payment of $400,000 be broken into one payment of $145,229,83 to Pacinte Allam, as Next Friend of Layla Omara, a minor and Muth Law, PC and one payment of $254,770.17 to New York Life Insurance Company for a structured settlement, contingent on the receipt of a full and final settlement agreement signed by the parties, release of all claims against the City, and entry of dismissal of the lawsuit with prejudice by the Court, all of which shall be subject to City Attorney approval as to form and substance;
RESOLVED, That $400,000 be appropriated to the FY 2027 General Fund Police Department budget from the General Fund fund balance for payment of the settlement;
RESOLVED, That all amounts herein are without regard to fiscal year; and
RESOLVED, That the Mayor, Clerk, City Administrator and City Attorney are authorized to take all actions to implement this resolution, including signing a settlement agreement.