Settlement discussions in lawsuits against the city
Summary
Two active lawsuits against the city — the Bennie Nunn case in county court and the Kimberlyn Stafford federal case — are headed to closed-door settlement presentations at the Finance Committee.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 6, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Any settlement amounts will be disclosed when the Finance Committee takes the items up.
Taxpayers have an interest in reasonable resolution of litigation exposure.
Taxpayers ultimately fund the $80,000 in settlement payments.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Common Council — October 20, 2026
The City Attorney was scheduled to present proposed settlements in the Nunn and Stafford lawsuits against the city.
Finance and Personnel Committee — October 12, 2026
After a closed session, the committee recommended settling two lawsuits against the city — $25,000 in the Nunn case and $55,000 in the Stafford case — paid from the judgments and claims account.
Common Council — October 6, 2026
Two active lawsuits against the city — the Bennie Nunn case in county court and the Kimberlyn Stafford federal case — are headed to closed-door settlement presentations at the Finance Committee.
Racine offers settlement in public records suit, but wants to avoid paying fees
Racine offers settlement in public records suit, but wants to avoid paying fees Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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