DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Andrew Segovia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Settlement of Isabel Escobedo vs. City of San Antonio
SUMMARY:
This item authorizes the settlement of a lawsuit styled Isabel Escobedo v. City of San Antonio; Cause Number 2014-CI-05083 pending in the 150th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas in the amount of $110,000.00 paid from the Self-Insurance Liability Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Plaintiff Isabel Escobedo is seeking damages as a result of a fall that occurred in the 3700 block of Morales Street in San Antonio on August 25, 2012.
The parties have reached a mutual agreement to settle the claims of Isabel Escobedo for the amount of $110,000.00 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, $110,000.00 will be paid to Isabel Escobedo and her attorney, Steve Dummitt, Carlson Law Firm, PC. This will be funded in accordance with the Adopted FY 2017 Liability Fund Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Ordinance.