Subject: Robert Solomon V. City Of Oakland And DOES 1-100 From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Robert Solomon V. City Of Oakland And DOES 1-100, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 25CV128377, City Attorney File No. 37164, In The Amount Of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($450,000.00) (Department Of Transportation - Dangerous Condition Of Public Property)

The City Council is considering a resolution to authorize the City Attorney to settle a lawsuit filed by Robert Solomon for $450,000. The lawsuit stems from an incident on May 21, 2024, where Solomon alleges he crashed his bicycle on Grizzly Peak Boulevard due to a dangerous condition of public property (a pothole). Solomon claims significant personal injuries, including a fractured skull, concussion, broken nose, fractured vertebrae, and dental injuries. This settlement aims to avoid further litigation costs and risks, without admitting liability. The City Council previously authorized this settlement in closed session on February 19, 2026.