Subject: Gosvami Marquez, Miriam Hernandez V. City Of Oakland, Officer Tommy Nguyen And DOES 1-25 From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Gosvami Marquez And Miriam Hernandez Vs City Of Oakland, Tommy Nguyen And DOES 1-25, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 22CV024146, City Attorney File No. 35273 In The Amount Of One Hundred And Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($125,000.00) (Oakland Police Department - Negligence)

This item authorizes the City Attorney to settle a lawsuit filed by Gosvami Marquez and Miriam Hernandez against the City of Oakland and Officer Tommy Nguyen for $125,000. The lawsuit stems from a motor vehicle accident on December 20, 2022, where plaintiffs allege Officer Nguyen negligently ran a red light, causing a collision that resulted in personal injuries including neck, shoulder, and back sprains, and a low back disc bulge for Marquez. The settlement aims to avoid further litigation costs and risks, without admitting liability. The City Council previously authorized this settlement in closed session on June 26, 2025.

This settlement resolves a lawsuit alleging negligence by an Oakland Police Officer, resulting in a $125,000 payout from the city. While this avoids further litigation expenses, it represents a financial cost to the city related to an incident involving alleged police negligence.

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