STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: February 28, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
EXECUTIVE: Tammy L. Palomino
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize partial settlement of the lawsuit styled Ignacio Cuevas and Rita Cuevas, Individually and as Next Friend of M.C., a minor v. Darrell A. Gatson and City of Dallas, Cause No. DC-23-01480 - Total not to exceed $91,000.00 ($43,000.00 for the settlement of the claims of Ignacio Cuevas and $48,000.00 for the settlement of the claims of Rita Cuevas) - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
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BACKGROUND
Plaintiffs Ignacio Cuevas and Rita Cuevas filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas seeking compensation for alleged bodily injuries and other damages sustained in an automobile collision on March 12, 2021, involving a Dallas Department of Sanitation Services employee who was operating a city-owned vehicle. The City and Plaintiffs Ignacio Cuevas and Rita Cuevas have reached a proposed settlement, subject to City Council approval. Ignacio Cuevas and Rita Cuevas are represented by Larry Rolle and RolleEaton Law.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
A confidential memorandum regarding this matter will be provided to the City Council on February 23, 2024.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
|
Liability Reserve Fund |
$91,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |