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Town of Miami Lakes
Memorandum

To:	Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
From:	Raul Gastesi, Town Attorney
Subject:	Attorney's Reports
Date:	1/15/2019

Recommendation:

There are currently several matters being litigated by the Town of Miami Lakes. Some of these matters are being referred to our insurance carrier to mitigate the Town's legal expense. This report will highlight the active files, and a report of expenses incurred to date.

Background:
MICHAEL PIZZI JR. v. TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES

(Criminal Matter)

During the month of December 2018, invoices were received and paid in the amount of $4,485.00. Additional invoices are expected as the appeal continues.

U.S. BANK v. RODY AMET BLANCO, 2014 30102 CA 01

On January 3, 2018, Mr. Blanco's Bankruptcy was dismissed. Along with the dismissal, the stay prohibiting the underlining foreclosure action, in which the Town is a party to, was lifted.