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File #: 25-3A    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CONSENT AGENDA Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/18/2024 In control: City Attorney's Office
On agenda: 1/8/2025 Final action:
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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Attachments: 1. Resolution
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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