PILLAR: Core - Organizational Support
AGENDA DATE: November 10, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
______________________________________________________________________
SUBJECT
Title
Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled, Medisend College of Biomedical Engineering Technology v. City of Dallas, Cause No. DC-24-09885 - Not to exceed $40,000.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
Body
BACKGROUND
Plaintiff, Medisend College of Biomedical Engineering Technology (“Medisend”), filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas (City), seeking compensation for property damage, allegedly caused by the negligent use of motor-driven equipment at a temporary debris storage and reduction site that the City used to dispose of fallen tree limbs and storm debris after the May 2024 storms. The City and Medisend have reached a proposed settlement of Medisend’s claims, subject to City Council approval. Medisend is represented by D. Bradley Kizzia and Kizzia Johnson PLLC.
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 |
$40,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |