STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: December 8, 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 claim filed by Shelia Monique Cherry-Branch in the lawsuit styled Shelia Monique Cherry-Branch, et al. v. City of Dallas, et al., Cause No. DC-20-05586 - Not to exceed $54,500.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
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BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Shelia Monique Cherry-Branch filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas and others seeking compensation for alleged bodily injuries and other damages sustained in an automobile collision on March 22, 2019, involving a Dallas Water Utilities vehicle. The City and Ms. Cherry-Branch have reached a proposed settlement subject to City Council approval. Plaintiff is represented by The Heald Law Firm, PLLC.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
A confidential memorandum regarding this matter was provided to the City Council on December 3, 2021.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2022 |
FY 2023 |
Future Years |
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Liability Reserve Fund |
$54,500.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |