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Council approves $1.475 million settlement in Griffin death case; moves payment to mayor's desk
Summary
The council authorized a $1,475,000 settlement to resolve claims by the family of Derretrick Griffin arising from an officer-involved vehicle incident, and directed payments to the plaintiffs' counsel.
The Atlanta City Council voted on April 21 to settle a federal lawsuit brought by the family of Derretrick Griffin and to authorize payment from the city's general fund. The resolution, offered by Council member Andrea Boone, authorizes a total settlement of $1,475,000 and directs the chief financial officer to issue two checks to plaintiffs' counsel as set out in the resolution.
Why it matters: The case alleges excessive force and resulted from an officer-involved incident in January 2019. The settlement resolves pending litigation and authorizes city funds to resolve potential civil exposure.
What the council approved The resolution…
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