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Milwaukee City Approves New Settlement Pushing Crash Payouts Over $1.37 Million

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What happened

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The City of Milwaukee approved a new $125,000 settlement stemming from a deadly 2022 crash caused by a Department of Public Works driver. This approval pushes the city’s known payouts from the incident to more than $1.37 million. The settlement was approved by the Common Council and signed by Mayor Cavalier Johnson.

From urbanmilwaukee.com

Why it matters

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The city’s approval of these settlements increases its municipal financial liability related to the 2022 crash. The incident involved a Department of Public Works driver and resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.

From urbanmilwaukee.com

Who's involved

  • Department of Public WorksThe government agency whose driver was involved in the 2022 crash.
  • American Family InsuranceA private insurance company involved in a settlement for Terry Davis, Jr.
  • NoackA claimant who received a $125,000 settlement in a state negligence claim.
  • Cavalier JohnsonThe mayor who signed the resolution approving the latest settlement.
  • MilwaukeeThe city that approved and is paying the mounting legal settlements.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Department of Public WorksSpeculative

    The Department of Public Works might face increased operational risk and liability costs stemming from the crash.

  • American Family InsuranceSpeculative

    American Family Insurance may incur financial costs related to the settlement approved for Terry Davis, Jr.

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