*Pay settlement of David Barron employment discrimination lawsuit in the sum of $60,000 involving Portland Fire & Rescue
The City of Portland ordains.
Section 1. The Council finds:
David Barron, through attorney David Shannon, has filed a lawsuit, Multnomah County Case Number 24CV29169, against the City alleging employment discrimination involving Portland Fire & Rescue on June 14, 2024.
The lawsuit has been investigated by Risk Management Services.The investigation indicates there is risk the City may be found liable. Therefore, in order to avoid the risk of an adverse jury award, it is prudent to compromise the lawsuit at this time.
City Attorney, Risk Management Services, and Portland Fire & Rescue recommend the lawsuit be compromised for the total sum of $60,000, subject to the claimant providing the City with a release in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:
- The City Administrator is authorized to settle the lawsuit in the amount of $60,000.
Section 2. The Council declares that an emergency exists in order to avoid undue and costly delay in settling this employment discrimination lawsuit; therefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Council.
Official Record (Efiles)
An ordinance when passed by the Council shall be signed by the Auditor. It shall be carefully filed and preserved
in the custody of the Auditor (City Charter Chapter 2 Article 1 Section 2-122)
Passed by Council
Auditor of the City of Portland
Simone Rede
Impact Statement
Purpose of Proposed Legislation and Background Information
This Ordinance settles an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by David Barron, resulting from his employment with Portland Fire & Rescue.
Financial and Budgetary Impacts
This legislation will have no impact on City revenue.
Total cost to the City to settle the lawsuit is $60,000. The source of funding is the City's Insurance and Claims Fund. All cost of the settlement is in the current fiscal year. This Ordinance does not amend the budget.
Economic and Real Estate Development Impacts
Not applicable
Community Impacts and Community Involvement
This Ordinance settles a lawsuit resulting from David Barron's employment involving Portland Fire & Rescue. No public involvement or input was sought regarding this Ordinance. The City Attorney's Office and Risk Management have concluded that it is not appropriate to have public involvement in settlement negotiations regarding tort claims or lawsuits against the City.
No future public involvement is anticipated or necessary. Approval by City Council of this Ordinance will fully settle a tort claim against the City of Portland.
100% Renewable Goal
This legislation will have no impact on City energy use.
Economic and Real Estate Development Analysis
Analysis provided by Prosper Portland
An Economic and Real Estate Development Impact Analysis was not submitted for this proposed action. Pursuant to City Council Resolution 37664, Prosper Portland staff has reviewed the action and agree that it does not require an Economic and Real Estate Development Impact Analysis.
Document History
Document number: 2025-462
President's referral: City Council