CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
Petitioner:
Les Lee Shell, Deputy County Manager
Recommendation:
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Approve the settlement of the claim of Autumn Douglas in the amount of $75,000. (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:
$75,000
Description:
Liability Settlement Payment
Additional Comments:
BACKGROUND:
This claim is the result of a trip and fall on or about June 2, 2023, at the intersection of Caesar’s Palace Drive and Las Vegas Boulevard South. The Plaintiff indicated that she tripped and fell on a curb within a pedestrian traffic island that was in disrepair. The plaintiff was transported to UMC. Plaintiff incurred $54,180.53 in medical bills for surgery and subsequent treatment related to the accident. Future medical treatment and disability are also alleged. Through negotiations with legal counsel for Plaintiff, Plaintiff has agreed to accept $75,000.00 in settlement of the claim to avoid any further costs and legal expenses of 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.