Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports (Southgate Police Department)

Good Afternoon,

Attached, please find a letter regarding the denial of your request for informal and formal settlement data records from January 1, 2010 to June 27, 2020. We would like to advise you that the owners of these records are City Hall, the Attorney for the City of Southgate, and the Federal or Circuit Courts in which these civil matters were heard. The Southgate Police Department does not create nor maintain monetary or non-monetary compensation records or any other records related to the settlement of any lawsuit or litigation against this public body. There is no charge for this request. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

Have a great day! :)

Veronica Leonard
Records Clerk
Southgate Police Department
14710 Reaume Parkway
Southgate, MI 48195
Office (734) 258-3047
Fax (734) 284-4715

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On June 27, 2020:
Subject: Michigan Freedom of Information Act Request: Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports (Southgate Police Department)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged or actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in compensation or expenditures involving this agency.

Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed. Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved prior to the initiation of any litigation.

In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports, lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants, attorneys, or any other party.

If spreadsheets or similar documents are available in response to this request, please provide all segregable data, including but not limited to:

The nature of the claim or legal matter
The claimant and other parties involved
The relevant case and tracking numbers for court and internal systems
The date the lawsuit was served or litigation commenced
The final disposition or current status of the case, including whether a case is still pending
The amount spent to date as a result of the legal engagement
The amount paid to any parties related to the legal claim, including any city payout and any non-monetary compensation

If you have any questions about this request, please contact the email address associated with this request or leave a message at 617-299-1832.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Beryl Lipton

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