STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: April 12, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
EXECUTIVE: Tammy L. Palomino
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SUBJECT
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Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled Adela Villatoro-Cruz v. City of Dallas, Cause No. CC-20-03576-C - Not to exceed $38,000.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
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BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Adela Villatoro-Cruz filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas seeking compensation for alleged bodily injuries and other damages sustained in an automobile collision on May 2, 2019, involving a former Sanitation Services employee who was driving a city-owned sanitation truck. The City and Ms. Villatoro-Cruz have reached a proposed settlement subject to City Council approval. Plaintiff is represented by the Law Offices of Domingo A. Garcia, P.C.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
A confidential memorandum regarding this matter will be provided to the City Council on April 7, 2023.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2023 |
FY 2024 |
Future Years |
|
Liability Reserve Fund |
$38,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |