DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Andrew Segovia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Settlement of Rogelio Galvan, et al vs. City of San Antonio
SUMMARY:
This item authorizes the settlement of a lawsuit styled Rogelio Galvan, et al v. City of San Antonio; Cause Number 2014-CI-18935 pending in the 407th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas in the amount of $190,000.00 paid from the Self-Insurance Liability Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Plaintiff Rogelio Galvan and his wife Norma Galvan are seeking damages as a result of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on July 24, 2014 at the intersection of Lark St. and 36th St. in San Antonio involving a City vehicle and a vehicle being operated by Rogelio Galvan.
The parties have reached a mutual agreement to settle the claims of Rogelio Galvan and his wife Norma Galvan for the amount of $190,000.00 payable 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, $190,000.00 will be paid to Rogelio Galvan and Norma Galvan and their attorney, KRW Injury Lawyers. This will be funded in accordance with the Adopted FY 2017 Liability Fund Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Ordinance.