DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Andrew Segovia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Settlement of a lawsuit styled Dianna L. Cross v. City of San Antonio
SUMMARY:
This item authorizes the settlement of a lawsuit styled Dianna L. Cross v. City of San Antonio; Cause Number 2016-CI-01978, pending in 408th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas in the total amount of $100,000.00. This amount will be paid from the Self-Insurance Liability Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Dianna L. Cross is seeking damages from an auto accident that occurred on April 15, 2014 on Interstate Highway 410 near Perrin-Bietel in San Antonio. The accident involved an auto being operated by Dianna L. Cross and a City owned vehicle.
The parties have reached a mutual agreement to settle these claims with payment of $100,000 to Dianna Cross, 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, $100,000.00 will be paid to Dianna L. Cross and her attorney Raul Rios. This will be funded in accordance with the FY 2020 Liability Fund Adopted Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this item.