STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: August 10, 2022
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 Marilyn Cravens et al. v. City of Dallas, Cause No. CC-19-06797-C - $245,000.00 for the settlement of the claims of Marilyn Cravens, Individually and as Independent Administratrix of the Estate of Kenrick Mistrot, Deceased, and Cole Mistrot, and $245,000.00 for the settlement of the claim of Richard Lee Andrews - Total not to exceed $490,000.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
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BACKGROUND
Plaintiffs Marilyn Cravens, Individually and as Independent Administratrix of the Estate of Kenrick Mistrot, Deceased, and Cole Mistrot, filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas seeking compensation for the death of Kenrick Mistrot resulting from an automobile collision occurring on July 8, 2019, purportedly caused by a damaged guardrail. Plaintiffs are represented by Frenkel & Frenkel, LLP. Richard Lee Andrews intervened in the lawsuit seeking compensation from the City of Dallas for alleged bodily injuries and other damages sustained in the incident. Intervenor is represented by Barry G. Hasten, PLLC.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
A confidential memorandum regarding this matter will be provided to the City Council on August 5, 2022.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2022 |
FY 2023 |
Future Years |
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Liability Reserve Fund |
$490,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |