STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: February 12, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
EXECUTIVE: Tammy L. Palomino
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled, Mark Ortiz v. City of Dallas and Mary Brown, Dependent Administrator of the Estate of Christi Ruplenas, deceased, v. City of Dallas, Cause No. DC-22-01416 - Not to exceed $165,000.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
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BACKGROUND
Plaintiffs Mark Ortiz and Mary Brown, administrator of the estate of Christi Ruplenas, filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas seeking compensation for alleged bodily injuries and other damages sustained in an automobile collision on July 27, 2020, involving a Dallas Department of Sanitation Services employee operating a city-owned vehicle. The City and Plaintiffs have reached a proposed settlement subject to City Council approval. Plaintiffs are represented by Shawn Hashemi and Chalaki Law.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
A confidential memorandum regarding this matter will be provided to the City Council on February 7, 2025.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
Liability Reserve Fund |
$165,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |