Workers' compensation settlement
Summary
The city settled two workers' comp lawsuits for a combined $611,534 — Kelly Phillips ($336,534) and Martha Massarelli ($275,000).
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
$611,534 in combined settlement payments.
The claimants receive resolution; the city closes litigation exposure.
City taxpayers bear the settlement cost.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission (Regular) - Oct 6, 2026
The commission was set to consider an $850,000 settlement of a workers' compensation claim by a city worker. That's real money from city funds, though settlements often avoid costlier litigation.
City Commission (Regular) - Apr 21, 2026
The city settled two workers' comp lawsuits for a combined $611,534 — Kelly Phillips ($336,534) and Martha Massarelli ($275,000).
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