Legislation Details

File #: 24-1365   
Status: Passed
File created: 10/2/2024 In control: Clark County Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 10/15/2024 Final action: 10/15/2024
Title: Approve an offer of judgment in the amount of $150,000 to be served on the Plaintiff in the case M.R. Jane Doe v. Clark County, et al., Case No. A-24-891155-C; and authorize the District Attorney's Office to execute any necessary settlement documents in accordance with the terms of the offer of judgment. (For possible action)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report

CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

AGENDA ITEM

 

Petitioner:

Les Lee Shell, Deputy County Manager

Recommendation: 

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Approve an offer of judgment in the amount of $150,000 to be served on the Plaintiff in the case M.R. Jane Doe v. Clark County, et al., Case No. A-24-891155-C; and authorize the District Attorney's Office to execute any necessary settlement documents in accordance with the terms of the offer of judgment.  (For possible action)

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FISCAL IMPACT:

Fund #:

6600.000/6610.000

Fund Name:

Liability Fund Liability Insurance Pool

Fund Center:

1020501000/1020502000

Funded PGM/Grant:

N/A

Amount:

$150,000

Description:

Liability Settlement Payment

Additional Comments:

N/A

 

BACKGROUND: 

The Plaintiff commenced an action against the Department of Juvenile Justice Services alleging a youth assaulted her on or around May 6, 2022, and that she was not provided proper training.  In an attempt to resolve this matter, the District Attorney's Office seeks approval to serve the Plaintiff with an offer of judgment in the amount of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) exclusive of all attorney's fees and costs, accrued interest and any other sums.  Should the Plaintiff accept the offer of judgment, Clark County will be dismissed from the action in accordance with the terms of the offer of judgment. Alternatively, a rejection of the offer by Plaintiff will leave Clark County better situated to defend its interests and minimize liability and exposure through discovery and trial.

The proposal to serve an offer of judgment has been reviewed and approved by the Civil Division of the District Attorney’s Office and the Clark County Liability Pool Committee members.