City Settles Gerratana Lawsuit
By Editor at September 15, 2023 | 7:15 pm | Print
The lawsuit from Jessica Gerratana against the City of New Britain and Alderman Lou Salvio has been resolved with the City paying Gerratana $9,500.
The settlement of both cases is based on a number of considerations including the anticipated legal fees if the lawsuit is not resolved and a trial on the merits is required. This resolution was found to be in the best interests of the City of New Britain and was recommended by Attorney Joseph E. Skelly, Jr., with the approval and consent of Corporation Counsel Gennaro Bizzarro.
Both cases are to be withdrawn by the plaintiff without costs to the City of New Britain and settlements are without any admission of liability.
Gerratana had claimed she was harassed by Salvio on several occasions.
Salvio had previously filed several complaints that Gerratana was hired to work for City by her aunt, former Alderman Suzanne Bielinski, improperly. After a long hearing process, the Civil Service Commission recommended Gerratana be removed, but filed a court injunction and was given her job back.
