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City Attorney |
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☐ Resolution |
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☒ Respected & Responsible |
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Division: |
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☐ Ordinance - Adoption |
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TITLE:
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Ratification: Settlement of Martinez v. City of Yuma, et al.
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
Ratify settlement of the lawsuit Leticia Martinez v. City of Yuma, et al. Yuma County Superior Court Case No. S1400CV202500756. (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 an October 12, 2024, traffic collision involving a City employee driving a City of Yuma vehicle. Ms. Martinez sought $500,000.00 to settle her personal injury claims. After a day-long mediation, the Parties agreed to a full and final settlement (subject to City Council approval) of $150,000.00 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 Martinez lawsuit for $150,000.00 for personal injuries.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
150,000.00 |
BUDGETED: |
150,000.00 |
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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 502-20-10.6305 |
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TOTAL |
150,000.00 |
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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 |
03/09/2026 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
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Richard W. Files |
03/09/2026 |