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File #: 22-1985    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CONSENT AGENDA Status: Approved
File created: 8/30/2022 In control: City Attorney's Office
On agenda: 9/28/2022 Final action:
Title: Authorize settlement in the amount of $190,000.00 to Catrina Cooper and in the amount of $55,000.00 to Ophelia Hill in the lawsuit styled Catrina Cooper and Ophelia Hill v. City of Dallas, Cause No. DC-21-03311 - Total not to exceed $245,000.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
Indexes: 300
Attachments: 1. Resolution
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY:                     Government Performance & Financial Management

AGENDA DATE:                     September 28, 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 in the amount of $190,000.00 to Catrina Cooper and in the amount of $55,000.00 to Ophelia Hill in the lawsuit styled Catrina Cooper and Ophelia Hill v. City of Dallas, Cause No. DC-21-03311 - Total not to exceed $245,000.00 - Financing:  Liability Reserve Fund

 

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BACKGROUND

 

Plaintiffs Catrina Cooper and Ophelia Hill filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas seeking compensation for alleged bodily injuries and other damages sustained in an automobile collision on August 15, 2020, involving a Dallas Sanitation vehicle. The Plaintiffs are represented by Witherite Law Group, PLLC.

 

PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)

 

A confidential memorandum regarding this matter will be provided to the City Council on September 23, 2022.

 

FISCAL INFORMATION

 

Fund

FY 2022

FY 2023

Future Years

Liability Reserve Fund

$245,000.00

$0.00

$0.00