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City Attorney |
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☐ Resolution |
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Administration |
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TITLE:
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Ratification: Settlement of Quinn v. City of Yuma, et al
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
Ratify settlement of the lawsuit Lillian Quinn v. City of Yuma, et al. Maricopa County Superior Court Case No. CV2023-051473. (City Attorney) (Richard Files)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
The resolution of this lawsuit supports the City Council’s Respected and Responsible strategic outcome.
REPORT:
This lawsuit stems from a fall by Lillian Quinn that occurred on March 10, 2021, at 198 S. Main Street.
Ms. Quinn sought $995,000.00 to settle her personal injury claims. Adoption of this motion ratifies the full and final settlement of the Quinn lawsuit for $130,000.00. The City Attorney’s Office believes this settlement is fair and reasonable considering the facts and the potential costs of further litigation.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$130,000.00 |
BUDGETED: |
$130,000.00 |
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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 # Operational/Settlement and Claims Account |
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TOTAL |
$130,000.00 |
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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 |
02/20/2026 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
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Richard W. Files |
02/19/2026 |