CITY OF OAKLAND
ONE FRANK H. OGAWA PLAZA x 6TH FLOOR x OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 94612 Office of the City Attorney
Barbara J. Parker FAX:
(510) 238-3601
(510) 238-6500
City Attorney TTY/TDD: (510) 238-3254
October 1, 2024
HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
Oakland, California
Subject: Sheila Hoover v. City of Oakland, and DOES 1 through 25, inclusive Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 23CV029968
City Attorney File No. 35508
(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 lawsuit for the sum of Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($35,000.00), payable to Sheila Hoover and their counsel.
Plaintiff Sheila Hoover (“Hoover”) alleges that on May 6, 2022, Hoover tripped and fell in the street near 3107 Eastman Avenue. Hoover alleges that Hoover fell because the heel of Hoover’s right shoe became lodged in a crack in the street. Hoover claims the crack constituted a dangerous condition of public property of which the City had notice. Hoover suffered a fractured right wrist, chipped a tooth, and received medical care for these injuries. Hoover seeks economic and general damages.
The City has determined that settlement in the amount of $35,000.00, without admitting liability and to avoid litigation, is in the City’s best interest.
The City Council authorized settlement of th is case in Closed Session on Thursday, September 19, 2024 (moved by Councilmember Noel Gallo and seconded by President Pro Tem Dan Kalb - 6 Ayes, 2 Excused – Councilmembers Janani Ramachandran and Treva Reid).
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara J. Parker
City Attorney
Assigned Attorney:
Hans Moore, Deputy City Attorney
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Respectfully submitted,
Barbara J Parker