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Matter 25-613

Settlements of Sanderlin, et al v. City of San José, et al.

Legal & Litigation City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 21 May 2025
7 Documents on file 7.21 MB · 7 extracted · 7 AI summaries
File
25-613
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
21 May 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 03:53

The papers

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Memorandum

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This memorandum recommends the approval of a settlement in the case Derrick Sanderlin, et al. v. City of San José, et al., involving a total payment of $620,000 to resolve claims from seven plaintiffs. The settlement aims to fully resolve all pending claims from a lawsuit filed in July 2020, related to injuries sustained during police responses to protests. The memorandum outlines the distribution of settlement amounts to individual plaintiffs and states that all parties will dismiss their claims against the City. The settlements will be funded from the City’s claims reserve fund.

Key points
  • Settlement amount of $620,000 to resolve claims from seven plaintiffs.
  • Claims arose from police responses to protests on May 29, May 30, and June 2, 2020.
  • Plaintiffs allege injuries caused by police use of less lethal projectiles.
  • All plaintiffs will dismiss their lawsuit and release claims against the City.
  • Settlement agreements will conclude litigation without further costs to the City.
Limitations
  • The text indicates a specific date for the council agenda and the date of the memorandum, which may not reflect the current status.
  • There are unresolved placeholders in the document, such as the cc section.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SETTLEMENT OF SANDERLIN, ET AL. v. CITY OF SAN JOSE, ET AL. 6/3/2025 25-613 2.7 FROM: NORA FRIMANN, City Attorney DATE: May 22, 2025 RECOMMENDATION Approve the settlement in the case Derrick Sanderlin, et al. v. City of San José, et al. in the total amount of $620,000 to resolve claims brought by the seven plaintiffs with pending claims and authorize the City Attorney to execute settlement agreements with those plaintiffs. Approve separate settlements in the case Derrick Sanderlin, et al. v. City of San José, et al. in the amount of $500,000 to Plaintiffs Derrick Sanderlin and Cayla Sanderlin, $40,000 to Plaintiff Vera Clanton, $20,000 to Plaintiff Breanna Contreras, $20,000 to Plaintiff Pietro Di donato, $20,000 to Plaintiff Adira Sharkey, and $20,000 to Plaintiff Joseph Stukes, and authorize the City Attorney to execute settlement agreements. OUTCOME The City’s payment of $620,000 will fully and finally resolve all pending claims in the lawsuit filed on July 23, 2020, entitled Derrick Sanderlin, et al. v. City of San José, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, case...
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(b) Agreement - Plaintiffs Derrick & Cayla Sanderlin

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The source text indicates this attachment appears to be a draft document.

The document appears to be a draft agreement involving plaintiffs Derrick and Cayla Sanderlin.

Limitations
  • The text does not provide specific details about the agreement.
  • There are multiple instances of the same draft notification without additional information.

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DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or CityClerk@sanjoseca.gov for final document. DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or CityClerk@sanjoseca.gov for final document. DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or CityClerk@sanjoseca.gov for final document. DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or CityClerk@sanjoseca.gov for final document.
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(b) Agreement - Plaintiff Vera Clanton

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This Settlement Agreement and Release is made between Vera Clanton (Plaintiff) and the City of San Jose (CITY) to settle claims arising from a lawsuit filed by Clanton. The agreement includes a payment of $40,000 to Clanton in exchange for the dismissal of the lawsuit with prejudice and a release of all claims against the CITY and its employees. The agreement outlines the scope of the settlement, the consideration for the settlement, the dismissal of claims, and the release of unknown claims. It also states that the parties will bear their own attorney's fees and costs, and that the agreement is governed by California law.

Key points
  • The agreement is between Vera Clanton and the City of San Jose.
  • It settles claims from the case Derrick Sanderlin, et al., v. City of San Jose, et al.
  • Clanton will receive $40,000 from the City of San Jose.
  • Clanton agrees to dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice.
  • The agreement includes a release of all claims against the CITY and its employees.
  • The parties will bear their own attorney's fees and costs.
  • The agreement is governed by California law.
Limitations
  • The document appears to be a draft.
  • The date fields for signatures are unfilled.
  • The document does not specify the exact date of the agreement.

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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE This Settlement Agreement and Release (“Settlement Agreement”) is made by and between Vera Clanton (hereafter “Plaintiff”), and the City of San Jose (hereafter “CITY”). “Parties,” when referenced herein, includes Plaintiff and CITY collectively. WHEREAS, on July 18, 2020, Vera Clanton filed claims and causes of action as a plaintiff in the case entitled Derrick Sanderlin, et al., v. City of San Jose, et. al, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, case number 20-cv04824, (hereafter the “Action”). WHEREAS, Vera Clanton alleged claims for injuries against CITY and CITY employees, more particularly alleged in Plaintiffs’ Third Amended Complaint (ECF #83) filed in the Action; and WHEREAS, the Parties now undertake to settle the Action in its entirety by entering into this Agreement, pursuant to which Plaintiff releases and extinguishes on a final basis all claims and potential claims against CITY arising out of, or in any way connected with, the subject matters described in the pleadings comprising the Action; and, WHEREAS, Plaintiff desires to dismiss the Action with prejudice; NOW THEREFORE, the Parties agree as...
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(b) Agreement - Plaintiff Breanna Contreras

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The source text indicates this attachment appears to be a draft document.

This Settlement Agreement and Release is made between Breanna Contreras (Plaintiff) and the City of San Jose (CITY) to settle claims arising from a lawsuit filed by Contreras against the CITY. The agreement includes a payment of $20,000 to the Plaintiff, who agrees to dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice. The agreement releases the CITY from all claims related to the lawsuit, including any unknown claims. The parties will bear their own attorney's fees and costs. The agreement is governed by California law and is a fully integrated contract.

Key points
  • Settlement Agreement made between Breanna Contreras and the City of San Jose.
  • Plaintiff filed claims in the case Derrick Sanderlin, et al., v. City of San Jose.
  • CITY agrees to pay $20,000 to the Plaintiff.
  • Plaintiff will dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice.
  • Agreement releases CITY from all claims related to the lawsuit.
  • Parties will bear their own attorney's fees and costs.
  • Agreement governed by California law.
Limitations
  • The document appears to be a draft as indicated in the text.
  • Some dates and signatures are not filled in.

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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE This Settlement Agreement and Release (“Settlement Agreement”) is made by and between Breanna Contreras (hereafter “Plaintiff”), and the City of San Jose (hereafter “CITY”). “Parties,” when referenced herein, includes Plaintiff and CITY collectively. WHEREAS, on July 18, 2020, Breanna Contreras filed claims and causes of action as a plaintiff in the case entitled Derrick Sanderlin, et al., v. City of San Jose, et. al, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, case number 20-cv-04824, (hereafter the “Action”). WHEREAS, Breanna Contreras alleged claims for injuries against CITY and CITY employees, more particularly alleged in Plaintiffs’ Third Amended Complaint (ECF #83) filed in the Action; and WHEREAS, the Parties now undertake to settle the Action in its entirety by entering into this Agreement, pursuant to which Plaintiff releases and extinguishes on a final basis all claims and potential claims against CITY arising out of, or in any way connected with, the subject matters described in the pleadings comprising the Action; and, WHEREAS, Plaintiff desires to dismiss the Action with prejudice; NOW THEREFORE, the...
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(b) Agreement - Plaintiff Pietro Di Donato

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The source text indicates this attachment appears to be a draft document.

The document appears to be a draft agreement related to Plaintiff Pietro Di Donato. For the final document, contact the Office of the City Clerk.

Key points
  • Document is a draft agreement.
  • Related to Plaintiff Pietro Di Donato.
  • Contact information for the City Clerk is provided for the final document.
Limitations
  • No specific details about the agreement are provided.
  • No filled-in values or additional context are available.

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DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or CityClerk@sanjoseca.gov for final document. DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or CityClerk@sanjoseca.gov for final document. DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or CityClerk@sanjoseca.gov for final document. DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or CityClerk@sanjoseca.gov for final document.
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(b) Agreement - Plaintiff Adira Sharkey

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The source text indicates this attachment appears to be a draft document.

This Settlement Agreement and Release is made between Plaintiff Adira Sharkey and the City of San Jose to settle claims arising from a lawsuit filed by Sharkey. The agreement includes a payment of $20,000 to Sharkey in exchange for releasing all claims against the City related to the lawsuit. Sharkey agrees to dismiss the action with prejudice within five business days of receiving the payment. The agreement contains provisions regarding the release of unknown claims, liability not admitted, and that each party will bear their own attorney's fees and costs. The document is marked as a draft.

Key points
  • Settlement Agreement between Adira Sharkey and the City of San Jose.
  • Sharkey filed claims in the case Derrick Sanderlin, et al., v. City of San Jose.
  • City agrees to pay Sharkey $20,000 in exchange for a release of claims.
  • Sharkey will dismiss the action with prejudice within five business days of payment.
  • Agreement includes provisions for the release of unknown claims and liability not admitted.
Limitations
  • The document is marked as a draft.
  • Some dates and signatures are not filled in.

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Extracted text preview · 9,678 chars
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE This Settlement Agreement and Release (“Settlement Agreement”) is made by and between Adira Sharkey (hereafter “Plaintiff”), and the City of San Jose (hereafter “CITY”). “Parties,” when referenced herein, includes Plaintiff and CITY collectively. WHEREAS, on July 18, 2020, Adira Sharkey filed claims and causes of action as a plaintiff in the case entitled Derrick Sanderlin, et al., v. City of San Jose, et. al, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, case number 20-cv04824, (hereafter the “Action”). WHEREAS, Adira Sharkey alleged claims for injuries against CITY and CITY employees, more particularly alleged in Plaintiffs’ Third Amended Complaint (ECF #83) filed in the Action; and WHEREAS, the Parties now undertake to settle the Action in its entirety by entering into this Agreement, pursuant to which Plaintiff releases and extinguishes on a final basis all claims and potential claims against CITY arising out of, or in any way connected with, the subject matters described in the pleadings comprising the Action; and, WHEREAS, Plaintiff desires to dismiss the Action with prejudice; NOW THEREFORE, the Parties agree...
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(b) Agreement - Plaintiff Joseph Stukes

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This Settlement Agreement and Release is made between Joseph Stukes (Plaintiff) and the City of San Jose (CITY) to settle claims arising from the case Derrick Sanderlin, et al., v. City of San Jose, et al. Plaintiff alleges injuries against CITY and its employees. The Agreement includes a payment of $20,000 to Plaintiff in exchange for a release of all claims related to the Action, and Plaintiff agrees to dismiss the Action with prejudice. The Parties will bear their own attorney's fees and costs. The Agreement is governed by California law and is a fully integrated contract.

Key points
  • Settlement Agreement made between Joseph Stukes and the City of San Jose.
  • Plaintiff filed claims in the case Derrick Sanderlin, et al., v. City of San Jose.
  • CITY agrees to pay $20,000 to Plaintiff.
  • Plaintiff releases all claims against CITY and agrees to dismiss the Action with prejudice.
  • Parties will bear their own attorney's fees and costs.
  • Agreement governed by California law.
Limitations
  • The document appears to be a draft.
  • The date of the Agreement is not clearly stated and is represented as May 2, 2025, which may not be accurate.
  • There are unresolved placeholders for certain signatures and dates.

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Extracted text preview · 9,720 chars
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE This Settlement Agreement and Release (“Settlement Agreement’) is made by and between Joseph Stukes (hereafter “Plaintiff’), and the City of San Jose (hereafter “CITY”). “Parties,” when referenced herein, includes Plaintiff and CITY collectively. WHEREAS, on July 18, 2020, Joseph Stukes filed claims and causes of action as a plaintiff in the case entitled Derrick Sanderlin, et al., v. City of San Jose, et. al, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, case number 20-cv04824, (hereafter the “Action”). WHEREAS, Joseph Stukes alleged claims for injuries against CITY and CITY employees, more particularly alleged in Plaintiffs’ Third Amended Complaint (ECF #83) filed in the Action; and WHEREAS, the Parties now undertake to settle the Action in its entirety by entering into this Agreement, pursuant to which Plaintiff releases and extinguishes on a final basis all claims and potential claims against CITY arising out of, or in any way connected with, the subject matters described in the pleadings comprising the Action; and, WHEREAS, Plaintiff desires to dismiss the Action with prejudice; NOW THEREFORE, the Parties agree...