STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: June 12, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
EXECUTIVE: Tammy L. Palomino
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled Tammy Jenkins v. City of Dallas, Cause No. DC-23-05320 - Not to exceed $248,500.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
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BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Tammy Jenkins filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas seeking compensation for alleged bodily injuries and other damages sustained in an automobile collision on December 12, 2021, involving a Dallas Fire-Rescue employee operating a city-owned vehicle. The City and Tammy Jenkins have reached a proposed settlement, subject to City Council approval. Tammy Jenkins is represented by Tanner Forman and Jim S. Adler & Associates.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
A confidential memorandum regarding this matter will be provided to the City Council on June 7, 2024.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
|
Liability Reserve Fund |
$248,500.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |