DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Andrew Segovia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Settlement of a lawsuit styled Roseanne Rocha v. City of San Antonio
SUMMARY:
This item authorizes the settlement of a lawsuit styled Roseanne Rocha v. City of San Antonio; Cause Number 2016-CI-15692, pending in 224th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas in the amount of $230,000.00. This amount will be paid from the Self-Insurance Liability Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Roseanne Rocha is seeking damages as a result of an auto accident that occurred on December 16, 2015 on the I-35 access road at AT&T Parkway in San Antonio. The accident involved a vehicle being operated by Ms. Rocha and a San Antonio Police Department vehicle.
The parties have reached a mutual agreement to settle these claims with payment to Ms.Rocha in the amount of $230,000.00, 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, $230,000.00 will be paid to Roseanne Rocha and her attorney of record, Ian McLin. This will be funded in accordance with the FY 2019 Liability Fund Adopted Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this item.