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CITY OF OAKLAND
ONE FRANK H. OGAWA PLAZA x 6 TH FLOOR x OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 94612 Office of the City Attorney
Ryan Richardson
City Attorney
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March 16, 2026
HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
Oakland, California
Subject: Filmon Hagos v. The City of Oa kland, a public entity, The County of Alameda, a public entity, First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, a nonprofit religious corporation; and Does 1 through 50, Inclusive Case No. 23CV046388
City Attorney File No. 36395
(Department of Transportation – Dangerous Condition)
President Jenkins 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 Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($250,000.00), payable to Filmon Hagos and attorneys at Harris Personal Injury Lawyers.
This action arises out of fall that occurred when Plaintif f Filmon Hagos was walking in front of the First Presbyterian Church at 2619 Broadway Avenue. Hagos alleges they tripped and fell on a portion of uplifted sidewalk, suffering a fractured right ankle and a broken right fibula bone. Hagos seeks recovery for medical bills and pain and suffering.
The Council has determined th at settlement in the amount of $250,000.00, with out admitting liability and to avoid further litigation, is in the best interest of the City.
The City Council authorized settlement of this case in Clo sed Session on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (moved by Councilmember Carroll Fife and seconded by Councilmember Rowena Brown - 6 Ayes, 2 Excused – Councilmembers Noel Gallo and Janani Ramachandran).
Respectfully submitted,
RYAN RICHARDSON
City Attorney
Assigned Attorney:
Courtney O’Brien
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