Darlene Daevu filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco on April 20, 2021, in the United States District Court Northern District of California Case No. 4:21-cv-02936-JST regarding an employment dispute.

The ordinance authorizes the settlement of the lawsuit by the payment of $90,000 to Darlene Daevu.

The settlement will resolve the employment dispute lawsuit involving Darlene Daevu without further litigation.

The ordinance is proposed to settle the lawsuit to avoid the uncertainties and expenses associated with continued litigation.

The ordinance requires approval by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Charter Section 6.102(5) and is recommended by the City Attorney, Chief Labor Attorney, Controller, Director of Health, and Secretary of the San Francisco Public Health Commission.

The Controller's Office, which has verified the availability of funds, ensures fiscal accountability, and the Board of Supervisors along with various recommending authorities provide governance and legal oversight over the settlement process.