Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports (Atlanta Police Department)
| Multi Request | Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports |
| Submitted | July 29, 2020 |
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Iowa Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged and actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in compensation or expenditures involving this agency.
Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed. Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved prior to the initiation of any litigation.
In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports, lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants, attorneys, or any other party.
If spreadsheets or similar documents are available in response to this request, please provide all segregable data, including but not limited to:
The nature of the claim or legal matter
The claimant and other parties involved
The relevant case and tracking numbers for court and internal systems
The date the lawsuit was served or litigation commenced
The final disposition or current status of the case, including whether a case is still pending
The amount spent to date as a result of the legal engagement
The amount paid to any parties related to the legal claim, including any city payout and any non-monetary compensation
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
From: Atlanta Police Department
Good evening Beryl,
We have received your request and will follow up with you.
Thank you,
Senior Police Officer TaSheena Brown
Public Affairs Unit
P.O.S.T. Certified Instructor
Hostage Negotiator
Atlanta Police Department
226 Peachtree St. SW | Atlanta, GA 30303
desk: 404.546.7239 | city cell: 404.416.9128
tasb<mailto:jdaugherty@atlantaga.gov>rown@atlantaga.gov
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From: Atlanta Police Department
Beryl,
We are not the custodians of these records. I am forwarding your request to the city's legal department for review and disposition. Please refer to them for any follow-up.
Rhonda E. Frost
Deputy Director, Public Affairs Unit
Atlanta Police Department
226 Peachtree St. SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
(C)470-316-2340
(O)404-546-2681
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From: Atlanta Police Department
Good afternoon, Ms. Lipton
The City of Atlanta Department of Law is in receipt of your Georgia Open Records Act request dated Friday, July 31, 2020, sent at 11:48 AM, and which is contained in this email chain below. The Department of Law's response in accordance with OCGA Sec. 50-18-71 is due to you today, August 5, 2020. Please accept this response sent today as the Department of Law's statutorily required response to your request.
In your request you ask for the following records:
Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged and actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in compensation or expenditures involving this agency.
Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed. Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved prior to the initiation of any litigation.
In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports, lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants, attorneys, or any other party.
If spreadsheets or similar documents are available in response to this request, please provide all segregable data, including but not limited to:
The nature of the claim or legal matter
The claimant and other parties involved
The relevant case and tracking numbers for court and internal systems
The date the lawsuit was served or litigation commenced
The final disposition or current status of the case, including whether a case is still pending
The amount spent to date as a result of the legal engagement
The amount paid to any parties related to the legal claim, including any city payout and any non-monetary compensation
In response to this request, the Department of Law has identified Claims and Litigation Settlement Reports dating from FY2015 through FY2020. These documents are linked to below and are provided to you at no cost:
Thank you,
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Amber A. Robinson, Senior Attorney
City of Atlanta Department of Law - City Attorney Group
55 Trinity Avenue, Suite 5000 Atlanta, GA 30303
Office: 404-546-4167 Cell: 404-379-4211
arobinson@atlantaga.gov<mailto:arobinson@atlantaga.gov>
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