STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: January 8, 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, Donna Jean Berry v. Precious Yusha Mangum and City of Dallas, Cause No. DC-23-02804 - Not to exceed $55,000.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
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BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Donna Jean Berry filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas and Department of Sanitation Services employee Precious Yusha Mangum, seeking compensation for alleged bodily injuries and other damages sustained in an automobile collision on March 8, 2021, involving a city-owned vehicle. The City and Ms. Berry have reached a proposed settlement subject to City Council approval. Plaintiff is represented by Mahtab Doty and the law firm of Loncar Lyon Jenkins.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
A confidential memorandum regarding this matter will be provided to the City Council on January 3, 2025.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
Liability Reserve Fund |
$55,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |