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JULY 7, 2022
CLOSED SESSION REPORT OF FINAL ACTION
Date of Meeting: Thursday, July 7, 2022
Litigation Negotiations
NAME OF ACTION:
Amro Al Nabulsi vs. City of Oakland, County of Alameda, and DOES 1 to 100, Inclusive
Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. RG19035880
This matter is listed as Item No. 1(a) on the Closed Session Agenda:
The Council authorized settlement in the amount of $50,000.00.
This case arose out of an incident occurring on October 23, 2018.
FACTS/ISSUES:
On October 23, 2018, Plaintiff Amro Nabulsi was riding his motorcycle on Telegraph Avenue when the motorcycle’s front tire became stuck in a pothole. Nabulsi twisted his left leg and knee and was later diagnosed with a fracture of the left femur and a torn ACL. Nabulsi’s physician recommended ACL replacement surgery, which has not yet occurred.
Nabulsi sued the City, alleging th e condition of the road was a dangerous condition of public property. Nabulsi’s damages for recoverable past medical expenses are $13 ,617 with future medical expenses estimated to be $20,000 to $50,000 . The approved settlement resolves all claims with Nabulsi in this matter.
Motion Made by: Councilmember Gallo
Motion Seconded by: Councilmember Taylor
AYES: Fife, Gallo, Kalb, Kaplan, Reid, Taylor, Thao and President Fortunato Bas= 8 NOES: Fife, Gallo, Kalb, Kaplan, Reid, Taylor, Thao and President Fortunato Bas= ABSENT: Fife, Gallo, Kalb, Kaplan, Reid, Taylor, Thao and President Fortunato Bas= ABSTENTIONS: Fife, Gallo, Kalb, Kaplan, Reid, Taylor, Thao and President Fortunato Bas=