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, Lorenzo Cardell v. City of Dallas, Cause No. CC-23-03915-B - Not to exceed $35,000.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
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BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Lorenzo Cardell filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas, seeking compensation for alleged bodily injuries and other damages sustained in a motor vehicle collision on October 26, 2022, involving a Dallas Water Utilities Department employee operating a city-owned vehicle. The City and Mr. Cardell have reached a proposed settlement of his claims, subject to City Council approval. Mr. Cardell is represented by Ekhlaas Khandekar and Reyes Brown Law.
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 |