STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: June 12, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
EXECUTIVE: Tammy L. Palomino
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize partial settlement of the lawsuit styled Pedro Lopez Individually, as a Parent, Guardian, and Next Friends of J.L. and T.L. v. City of Dallas et al., Cause No. DC-22-08867 - Not to exceed $55,000.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
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BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Pedro Lopez filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas seeking compensation for alleged bodily injuries and other damages sustained in an automobile collision on August 8, 2020, involving a Dallas Animal Services employee operating a city-owned vehicle. The City and Pedro Lopez have reached a proposed settlement, subject to City Council approval. Pedro Lopez is represented by Briana Crozier and Crozier & Rogers, PLLC.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
A confidential memorandum regarding this matter will be provided to the City Council on June 7, 2024.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
Liability Reserve Fund |
$55,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |