CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
Petitioner:
Les Lee Shell, Deputy County Manager
Recommendation:
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Approve the settlement of the auto bodily injury claim of Joseph Rust in the amount of $98,000. (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:
$98,000
Description:
Liability Settlement Payment
Additional Comments:
BACKGROUND:
The claim is a result of a motor vehicle accident on November 22, 2024, whereby the Clark County vehicle failed to stop and rear-ended the vehicle in which the claimant was a passenger. The total medical treatment was at $68,902.00.Through negotiations with legal counsel for the claimant, the claimant has agreed to accept $98,000.00 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.