Legislation Details

File #: MC 2026-045    Version: 1 Name:
Type: motion Status: Passed
File created: 2/11/2026 In control: City Council Meeting
On agenda: 3/4/2026 Final action: 3/4/2026
Title: Ratification: Settlement of Quinn v. City of Yuma, et al

 

 

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

ACTION

Department:

☐ Safe & Prosperous

☒ Motion

City Attorney

☐ Active & Appealing

☐ Resolution

 

☒ Respected & Responsible

☐ Ordinance - Introduction

Division:

☐ Connected & Engaged

☐ Ordinance - Adoption

Administration

☐ Unique & Creative

☐ Public Hearing

 

TITLE:

title

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:

CITY FUNDS:

$130,000.00

BUDGETED:

$130,000.00

STATE FUNDS:

$ 0.00

AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER:

$ 0.00

FEDERAL FUNDS:

$ 0.00

IN CONTINGENCY:

$ 0.00

OTHER SOURCES:

$ 0.00

FUNDING: ACCOUNT/FUND # Operational/Settlement and Claims Account

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

 

Acting City Administrator:

Date:

John D. Simonton

02/20/2026

Reviewed by City Attorney:

Date:

Richard W. Files

02/19/2026