DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Andrew Segovia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Settlement of Moses Ramirez v. City of San Antonio
SUMMARY:
This item authorizes the settlement of a lawsuit styled Moses Ramirez v. City of San Antonio; Case Number No. 2015CV00957 pending in County Court at Law #3, Bexar County, Texas in the amount of $150,000.00 paid from the Self-Insurance Liability Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Plaintiff Moses Ramirez is seeking damages as a result of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on February 15, 2013 at the intersection of Southeast Military Drive and South New Braunfels Avenue in San Antonio involving a City vehicle and a vehicle being operated by Moses Ramirez.
The parties have reached a mutual agreement to settle these claims including payment to Mr. Ramirez in the amount of $150,000.00, subject to City Council Approval. This amount would be paid from the Self-Insurance Liability Fund.
ISSUE:
Settlements over $50,000 require City Council approval.
ALTERNATIVES:
If this settlement is not approved by the City Council, this case will proceed to a jury trial. It is in the best interest of the City to settle this matter to avoid the uncertainties and risks associated with litigation in a case of disputed damages.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If approved, $150,000.00 will be paid to Martinez & Associates, PLLC, Moses Ramirez and any lienholders. This will be funded in accordance with the FY 2017 Liability Fund Adopted Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Ordinance.