*Pay settlement of Eric Heard employment discrimination lawsuit in the sum of $75,000 involving Portland Fire & Rescue
Emergency ordinance Enacted 192134
*Pay settlement of Eric Heard employment discrimination lawsuit in the sum of $75,000 involving Portland Fire & Rescue
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1 Council session appearance; latest Jan 14, 2026.
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- Therefore, in order to avoid the risk of an adverse jury award, it is prudent to compromise the lawsuit at this time.
- The investigation indicates there is risk the City may be found liable.
- The lawsuit has been investigated by Risk Management Services.
- City Attorney, Risk Management Services, and Portland Fire & Rescue recommend the lawsuit be compromised for the total sum of $75,000, 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 $75,000.Section 2.
- City Attorney, Risk Management Services, and Portland Fire & Rescue recommend the lawsuit be compromised for the total sum of $75,000, 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 $75,000.Section 2.
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The City of Portland ordains.Section 1. The Council finds:Eric Heard, through attorney David Shannon, has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit, Multnomah County Case Number 24CV22942, against the City alleging employment discrimination involving Portland Fire & Rescue on May 10, 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 $75,000, 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 $75,000.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.
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Final action on 2026-027: *Pay settlement of Eric Heard employment discrimination lawsuit in the sum of $75,000 involving Portland Fire & Rescue
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This Ordinance settles an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by EricHeard, resulting from his employment with Portland Fire & Rescue.
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This Ordinance settles a lawsuit resulting from Eric Heard'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.
This legislation will have no impact on City revenue.Total cost to the City to settle the lawsuit is $75,000. 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.
This legislation will have no impact on City energy use.
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City Attorney, Risk Management Services, and Portland Fire & Rescue recommend the lawsuit be compromised for the total sum of $75,000, 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 $75,000.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.
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