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File #: 21-110    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CONSENT AGENDA Status: Approved
File created: 1/20/2021 In control: City Attorney's Office
On agenda: 2/24/2021 Final action:
Title: Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled Lorris Hinson v. The City of Dallas, Cause No. CC-20-01000-E - Not to exceed $205,000.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
Indexes: 300
Attachments: 1. Resolution
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY:                     Government Performance and Financial Management

AGENDA DATE:                     February 24, 2021

COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):                     N/A

DEPARTMENT:                     City Attorney’s Office

EXECUTIVE:                     Christopher J. Caso

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SUBJECT

 

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Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled Lorris Hinson v. The City of Dallas, Cause No. CC-20-01000-E - Not to exceed $205,000.00 - Financing:  Liability Reserve Fund

 

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BACKGROUND

 

Plaintiff Lorris Hinson filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas seeking compensation for alleged bodily injuries and other damages sustained in an automobile collision on May 10, 2018, involving a Dallas Police Department vehicle.  The City and Ms. Hinson have reached a proposed settlement subject to City Council approval.  Plaintiff is represented by Thompson Law, LLP.

 

PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)

 

City Council will be briefed by confidential memorandum regarding this matter on February 19, 2021.

 

FISCAL INFORMATION

 

Fund

FY 2021

FY 2022

Future Years

Liability Reserve Fund

$205,000.00

$0.00

$0.00