Subject: State Farm General Insurance Company V. City Of Oakland, Et Al. From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of State Farm General Insurance Company V. City Of Oakland And DOES 1 Through 20 Inclusive, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 24CV071246, City Attorney File No. 36146, By Payment In The Amount Of Thirty Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents ($30,000.00) (Department Of Public Works - Dangerous Condition)

This item authorizes the City Attorney to settle a lawsuit filed by State Farm General Insurance Company against the City of Oakland for $30,000.00. The lawsuit, Case No. 24CV071246, stems from a claim that a City-maintained tree fell on private property at 1950 Mountain Boulevard on January 26, 2023, causing property damage. State Farm paid its insured and sought to recover those costs from the City under a dangerous condition of public property theory. The City has determined that settling the case for $30,000.00 is in its best interest to avoid further litigation costs and risks, without admitting fault.

This settlement resolves a lawsuit related to property damage caused by a fallen tree. Residents should be aware that the city is paying $30,000 to settle this claim, which arose from a dangerous condition of public property.

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