Minneapolis will pay George Floyd’s estate $27 million after city council votes to settle lawsuit with family
The city of Minneapolis will pay the estate of George Floyd $27 million after the city council on Friday unanimously voted to settle a lawsuit with his family.
George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, said that he would return the settlement millions if it meant he could see his brother again.
“I thank the state of Minnesota for getting this settlement taken care of,” he said. “But even though my brother is not here, he’s here with me in my heart. Because if I could get him back, I would give all of this back.
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Created: January 21, 2021 03:38 PM
Thursday, Minneapolis City Council called for and approved the creation of a subcommittee to develop recommendations regarding workplace safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the Public Health and Safety Committee meeting, Vice Chair Steve Fletcher called for a staff direction for the Labor Standards Division of the Civil Rights Department to work with the city s Workplace Advisory Committee to create and support a Downtown Workers Subcommittee.
Fletcher said it was important for the council to prioritize workers input to protect their safety as the pandemic progresses. It is important that workers have a voice in the workplace to decide our health and safety standards, Gloria Estrada Moreno, a restaurant worker and member with Centro de Trabajadores Unidas en Lucha, said.