DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Andrew Segovia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Settlement of a lawsuit styled Simms v. City of San Antonio, et al.
SUMMARY:
This item authorizes the settlement of a lawsuit styled Natalie D. Simms v. City of San Antonio, et al.; Case Number 5:18-CV-00211-DAE pending in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in the amount of $205,000.00. This amount will be paid from the Self-Insurance Liability Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Natalie Simms claims damages as a result of an interaction with a San Antonio Police Officer on August 8, 2016. Ms. Simms claims to have sustained __________________ (injury)
The parties have reached an agreement to settle all claims by Ms. Simms, subject to City Council approval.
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, $205,000 will be paid to Natalie D. Simms and her attorney of record, Dean Malone. This will be funded in accordance with the FY 2020 Liability Fund Adopted Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this item.