The city continues to express its deep regret for this tragic accident and hopes that this settlement will in some measure bring closure to Mr. Esposito and his family.

There is no settlement. Any discussions that we had with plaintiff's counsel had not been concluded, and the settlement amount set forth in plaintiff's press release bears no relationship whatsoever to the number that had been discussed.

The words of the family's loved one were intensely private, often uttered when the caller realized he or she might not survive.

We have advised plaintiff's counsel that any offer we had made is off the table pending further discussions.

Speak when you're angry, and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret.

They will wait, well disposed, for others to remedy evil, that they may no longer have have it to regret.