DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Andrew Segovia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Settlement of a lawsuit styled Tracy Ann Carter, et al v. City of San Antonio, et al
SUMMARY:
This item authorizes the settlement of a lawsuit styled Tracy Ann Carter, et al v. City of San Antonio, et al; Cause Number 2017-CI-21176, pending in 150th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas in the amount of $225,000.00 paid from the Self-Insurance Liability Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Tracy Ann Carter, Individually and as representative of the estate of Josephine Carter, Deceased and Paul Allen Carter are Cynthia Harris is (corrected August 29, 2018) seeking damages as a result of an auto accident that occurred on July 4, 2017 in San Antonio.
The parties have reached a mutual agreement to settle these claims including payment to Ms. Rodriguez in the amount of $225,000.00, 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, $225,000.00 will be paid to Tracy Ann Carter, et al and their attorney of record. This will be funded in accordance with the FY 2018 Liability Fund Adopted Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this item.