University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Board of Hospital Trustees
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Mason Van Houweling, Chief Executive Officer |
Recommendation:
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Approve a settlement in the matter of District Court Case No. A-22-808884-C, entitled Shantay Sarah Coleman and Michael Perida v. University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, et al; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute any necessary settlement documents; or take action as deemed appropriate. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
7640.000 |
Fund Name: |
UMC Malpractice and Liability Fund |
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Fund Center: |
3000867500 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
N/A |
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Amount: |
$50,000.00 |
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Description: |
N/A |
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Additional Comments: |
N/A |
BACKGROUND:
A patient and her partner commenced a professional negligence action in Clark County District Court on January 21, 2020, against University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (“UMC”) and another medical provider. On March 26, 2021, additional medical providers were named in the action.
In order to resolve the District Court action against UMC, UMC seeks approval to settle the action for the total amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), inclusive of all attorney’s fees and costs, with no admission of wrongdoing, and to mitigate the unknown costs of protracted litigation. The settlement is recommended by UMC Administration, UMC retained litigation counsel, and UMC’s Office of General Counsel. The settlement was recommended for approval by UMC’s Governing Board at its April 26, 2023 meeting.