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Ratification: Settlement of Roberts v. City of Yuma, et al.
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Summary Recommendation
Ratify settlement of the lawsuit Frances Roberts v. City of Yuma, et al. Yuma County Superior Court Case No. S1400CV202300792. (City Attorney) (Richard Files)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
The resolution of this claim supports the City Council’s Respected and Responsible strategic outcome.
REPORT:
This lawsuit stems from a traffic collision that occurred on December 13, 2022, at the 3300 Block of S. 4th Avenue involving a City employee driving a City of Yuma vehicle.
Ms. Roberts sought, $1,050,000.00 to settle her personal injury and property damage claims. After a half-day mediation, the Parties agreed to a full and final settlement of $90,000.00 to completely resolve the lawsuit. The City Attorney’s Office believes this settlement is fair and reasonable considering the facts and the potential costs of further litigation.
Adoption of this motion ratifies the settlement of the Roberts lawsuit for $90,000.00 for personal injuries and property damage.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$ 90,000.00 |
BUDGETED: |
$ 90,000.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING: ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP |
TOTAL $ 90,000.00
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Insurance Reserve Acct: 502-20-10.6305 |
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
NONE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
NONE
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
☐ Department
☐ City Clerk’s Office
☐ Document to be recorded
☐ Document to be codified
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Acting City Administrator: |
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John D. Simonton |
9/9/2024 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
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Richard W. Files |
9/6/2024 |