DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Andrew Segovia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Settlement of Arthur Vargas and Jennifer Perales v. City of San Antonio, et al
SUMMARY:
This item authorizes the settlement of a lawsuit styled Arthur Vargas and Jennifer Perales v. City of San Antonio, et al; Cause Number 2015-CI-01154 pending in the 288th Judicial District, Bexar County, Texas in the amount of $62,500.00 paid from the Self-Insurance Liability Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Arthur Vargas is seeking damages as a result of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on July 25, 2014 at the entrance ramp to IH-35 Northbound a the 200 block of Powell Street in San Antonio involving a City vehicle and a vehicle being operated by Arthur Vargas.
The parties have reached a mutual agreement to settle these claims including payment to Mr. Vargas in the amount of $62,500.00, 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, $62,500.00 will be paid to Arthur Vargas and his attorney of record. This will be funded in accordance with the FY 2017 Liability Fund Adopted Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Ordinance.