CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
Petitioner:
Les Lee Shell, Deputy County Manager
Recommendation:
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Approve the claim settlement of the auto bodily injury claim of Lynn P. Peitz. (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:
$150,000.00
Description:
Liability Settlement Payment
Additional Comments:
BACKGROUND:
The claim is the result of a motor vehicle accident on August 31, 2020, whereby the Clark County vehicle ran the red light and totaled Ms. Lynn Peitz's vehicle. The total property damage was at $17,040.04 and total medical treatment was at $127,159.05.Through negotiations with legal counsel for the claimant, the claimant has agreed to accept $150,000.00 in settlement of the bodily injury claim to avoid any further costs and legal expenses of possible litigation in this case. If the settlement is approved, the County would also avoid costs and expenses of any future litigation.The proposed settlement has been reviewed and approved by the Civil Division of the District Attorney’s Office and the Clark County Liability Pool Committee members.