PILLAR: Core - Organizational Support
AGENDA DATE: November 10, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize payment of the final judgment entered in the lawsuit styled, Dora Lynn Solis v. City of Dallas, Cause No. DC-24-18458 - Not to exceed $54,000.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
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BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Dora Lynn Solis filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas (City), seeking compensation for alleged bodily injuries and other damages sustained in a motor vehicle accident on January 5, 2024, involving a Dallas Police Department employee operating a city-owned vehicle. The parties tried the case before a jury on March 24 and 25, 2026. The jury determined that the City’s employee was at fault for the accident and awarded Ms. Solis $43,509.52 in compensatory and noneconomic damages. As Ms. Solis was the prevailing party, she is also entitled to prejudgment interest on past damages at a rate of 6.75% from July 15, 2024, through the day before judgment was entered, her taxable court costs, and post-judgment interest on the total amount awarded at a rate of 6.75% from the date the judgment was signed until paid. Ms. Solis is represented by Thomas J. Henry Law.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
A confidential memorandum regarding this matter will be provided to the City Council on November 6, 2026.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2027 |
FY 2028 |
Future Years |
|
Liability Reserve Fund |
$54,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |