Atlanta City Council approves settlements totaling $208,305 in multiple lawsuits

The Atlanta City Council held a regular session on July 7, 2025, where several resolutions regarding legal settlements were discussed and approved. The meeting focused primarily on authorizing settlements for various claims against the city, with the Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee presenting multiple resolutions.

The first item addressed was a resolution to settle claims in the case of OJ Remainder LLC versus the city of Atlanta. The council approved a settlement amount of $45,000, which will be charged to the general fund's litigation expenses account.

Following this, the council discussed a resolution concerning Baron McClendon versus the city of Atlanta, approving a settlement of $55,000. This amount will also be drawn from the same litigation expenses account.

The third resolution involved Priona Crum versus the city of Atlanta, with a settlement amount set at $16,250. Again, this will be funded from the general fund's litigation expenses.

Next, the council approved a resolution for Benjamin Mokotov versus the city of Atlanta, authorizing a settlement of $55,000. This case will similarly be funded from the general fund's litigation expenses account.

The fifth resolution addressed a claim from State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, representing Angelo Prizes, with a settlement amount of $3,055.02 approved for payment from the same account.

Lastly, the council discussed a resolution for Shawana Miles versus the city of Atlanta, approving a settlement of $29,000, which will also be charged to the general fund's litigation expenses.

In summary, the council approved a series of settlements totaling $203,305.02, all to be funded from the general fund's litigation expenses account. These resolutions reflect the city's ongoing legal challenges and the financial implications of settling claims against it. The council's actions indicate a commitment to resolving these matters efficiently while managing the city's financial resources.