This negligent security claim arose out of an incident on a County bus in which a passenger violently battered another passenger. On October 10, 2014, plaintiff Ralph Macklin ("Plaintiff"), a 69-year-old passenger, was riding in a County bus when another bus passenger started acting in an unruly and visibly threatening manner towards him. After several minutes of repeated verbal threats of violence, the bus operator called dispatch, pulled over, exited the bus, and waited for police to arrive. Several moments later, the unruly passenger began to repeatedly strike the Plaintiff in the face, fracturing his jaw and nose, and damaging his teeth. As a result of the attack, the Plaintiff underwent reconstructive surgery of the jaw. To date, the Plaintiff's medical expenses total $83,900.15.
The Plaintiff has agreed to release Broward County from all claims arising from this incident in exchange for $62,500.00, inclusive of attorney's fees and costs, subject to Board approval.
The Risk Management Division and Transit Division concur with and recommend approval of this settlement. |