CITY OF OAKLAND
ONE F R A N K H. O G A W A P L A Z A • 6 TH F L O O R • O A K L A N D , C A L I F O R N I A 94612 Office of the City Attorney
Barbara Parker
City Attorney
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March 15, 2022
HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
Oakland, California
Subject: Ian Davidson v. City of Oakland, County of Alameda, State of California, and DOES 1-30
Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. RG20061509
City Attorney File No. 33799
(Department of Transportation – Dangerous Condition)
President Fortunato Bas and Members of the City Council:
Pursuant to Section 401 of the Charter, the City Attorney has prepared and requests your approval of a resolution authorizing compromise and settlement of the above-entitled claim for the sum of One Hundred Sixty -Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($ 165,000.00), payable to Plaintiff Ian Davidson, through his attorneys the Law Offices of Scott A. Bonzell.
This action against the City of Oakland and others arises out of a bicycle accident on Shepherd Canyon Road, between Paso Robles Drive and Shelterwood Drive. Plaintiff alleges that as he was travelling downhill his front tire became lodged in a defect in the road, which caused him to crash. Plaintiff broke bones in his right wrist and fore arm, which resulted in several surgeries. Plaintiff alleges continued weakness, pain, and limited range of motion in his right wrist and hand, and anticipates additional surgery.
The City has determined that settlement in the amount of $165,000.00, without admitting liability and to avoid further litigation, is in the best interest of the City.
The City Council authorized settlement of this case in Closed Session on Thursday, February 24, 2022 (moved by Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan and seconded by Councilmember Noel Gallo - 8 Ayes).
Respectfully submitted,
BARBARA J. PARKER
City Attorney
Assigned Attorney
Michael Quirk
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