23 вересня 2026 р. · Ordinance · 2026-339

*Pay settlement of Joseph Rios bodily injury lawsuit in the sum of $125,000 resulting from a bicycle crash involving Portland Bureau of Transportation

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City pays $125,000 to settle bicycle crash injury lawsuit

The city will pay $125,000 to Joseph Rios to end his lawsuit over injuries from a July 17, 2023 bicycle crash involving the Portland Bureau of Transportation. City lawyers said the city could lose if the case went to a jury, so they recommended settling. Because it is an emergency ordinance, it takes effect right away.

Decision: Passed, 11 to 0. One member was absent.
Who it affects: Joseph Rios, who sued the city after a bicycle crash involving the Portland Bureau of Transportation.
Money: $125,000 from the city's Insurance and Claims Fund, a fund set aside to pay claims against the city. The full cost falls in the current budget year and does not change the budget.
Official record

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Full title: *Pay settlement of Joseph Rios bodily injury lawsuit in the sum of $125,000 resulting from a bicycle crash involving Portland Bureau of Transportation
Status: Passed
Document number: 2026-339
Introduced by: Mayor Keith Wilson
City department: Risk Management
Requested council date: September 23, 2026
Purpose and background: This Ordinance settles a bodily injury lawsuit brought by Joseph Rios for injuries resulting from a bicycle crash.
Financial and budgetary impacts: This legislation will have no impact on City revenue. Total cost to the City to settle the lawsuit is $125,000. 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 impacts: Not applicable.
Community impacts and community involvement: This Ordinance settles a lawsuit resulting from a bicycle crash involving Portland Bureau of Transportation. 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: Not applicable.

Повний текст

The City of Portland ordains. Section 1. The Council finds: Joseph Rios, through attorney Christopher Larsen, has filed a lawsuit against the City for injuries resulting from a bicycle crash involving Portland Bureau of Transportation on July 17, 2023. 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 Bureau of Transportation recommend the lawsuit be compromised for the total sum of $125,000, subject to 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 $125,000. Section 2. The Council declares that an emergency exists in order to avoid undue and costly delays in settling this bodily injury lawsuit; therefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Council.