DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Andrew Segovia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Settlement of a lawsuit styled Steven O’Neil v. City of San Antonio
SUMMARY:
This item authorizes the settlement of a lawsuit styled Steven O’Neil v. City of San Antonio; Cause Number 2017-CI-10333, pending in 438th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas in the amount of $220,000.00. This amount will be paid from the Self-Insurance Liability Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Steven O’Neil is seeking damages from an auto accident that occurred on November 19, 2015 on the access road of IH-410 and Perrin Beitel Road in San Antonio. The accident involved an auto being operated by Mr. O’Neil and a City owned vehicle.
The parties have reached a mutual agreement to settle these claims with payment to Mr. O’Neil in the amount of $220,000.00, 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, $220,000.00 will be paid to Steven O’Neil and his attorney Paula Wyatt. This will be funded in accordance with the FY 2019 Liability Fund Adopted Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this item.