STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: April 23, 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, Terrell Hammonds Jr. v. City of Dallas, Cause No. CC-23-03273-A - Not to exceed $35,000.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
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BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Terrell Hammonds Jr. filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas, seeking compensation for alleged bodily injuries and other damages sustained in a motor vehicle collision on August 24, 2021, involving a Dallas Police Department employee operating a city-owned vehicle. The City and Mr. Hammonds have reached a proposed settlement of his claims, subject to City Council approval. Mr. Hammonds is represented by Jonathan Rawlins and Rawlins Law Firm, LLC.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
A confidential memorandum regarding this matter will be provided to the City Council on April 18, 2025.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
Liability Reserve Fund |
$35,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |