STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: November 9, 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 Kimberly J. Hawkins v. The City of Dallas, Cause No. DC-21-14360 - Not to exceed $175,000.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
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BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Kimberly J. Hawkins filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas seeking compensation for alleged bodily injuries and other damages sustained in an automobile collision on October 29, 2019, involving a City of Dallas Sanitation vehicle. The City and Ms. Hawkins have reached a proposed settlement subject to City Council approval. Plaintiff is represented by Greening Law, P.C. and Law Office of Denny R. Martin, P.C.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
A confidential memorandum regarding this matter will be provided to the City Council on November 4, 2022.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2023 |
FY 2024 |
Future Years |
|
Liability Reserve Fund |
$175,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |