The automobile accident giving rise to this lawsuit occurred on May 8, 2020, when a Solid Waste Department employee changed lanes going westbound on West Little York Road and struck plaintiff’s car. The front right bumper of the garbage truck hit the back driver’s side of plaintiff’s vehicle, sending her car into a tree.
As a result of the collision, Plaintiff Karla Solis sustained bodily injuries and received medical treatment in excess of $50,000.
The case was mediated by Chris Wolf who proposed a settlement amount of $81,912.26.
The Legal Department recommends that the Council adopt an Ordinance authorizing and approving the Release and approve and authorize the payment of $81,912.26 out of the Property and Casualty Fund (1004) in settlement of Plaintiff’s claims.
Fiscal Note: Funding for the item is included in the FY2025 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Estimated Spending Authority
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DEPARTMENT
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Current FY
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Out Year
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TOTAL
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Legal Department
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$ 81,912.26
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$ -
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$ 81,912.26
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Total
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$ 81,912.26
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$ -
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$ 81,912.26
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Arturo G. Michel, City Attorney