Yes, "in light of the circumstances" surrounding this case, I believe the city officials are correct in offering to settle with this gay citizen of Ft. Worth, TX.
FORT WORTH -- City officials are recommending that $400,000 be paid to the man who suffered a head injury during a controversial inspection at the Rainbow Lounge gay bar almost two years ago.Yea, I don't know if I were the victim I'd settle, but if I were Fort Worth, I'd definitely be interested in settling this example of institutionalized homophobia leading to the injuries of patrons of the Rainbow Lounge.
The amount, if approved Tuesday by the City Council, would settle Chad Gibson's claim for damages against the city. Gibson says excessive force was used against him during his arrest at the south Fort Worth bar on June 28, 2009.
"In light of the circumstances, city staff believes proceeding with this settlement is the right thing to do, not only to bring closure to those involved but also to prevent lengthy and even more costly litigation," Jason Lamers, a city spokesman, said Friday.
