STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: September 9, 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 Alita Asberry v. The City of Dallas, Cause No. CC-19-00776-A - Not to exceed $110,000.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
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BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Alita Asberry filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas seeking compensation for alleged bodily injuries and other damages sustained in an automobile collision on March 23, 2017, involving a Dallas Police Department vehicle. The City and Ms. Asberry have reached a proposed settlement subject to City Council approval. Plaintiff is represented by Austin F. Hartley of the Hartley Law Firm.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
City Council was briefed by confidential memorandum on September 3, 2021.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
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Liability Reserve Fund |
$110,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |