CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
Petitioner:
Les Lee Shell, Deputy County Manager
Recommendation:
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Approve settlement of the auto bodily injury claim of Iris Meuth in the amount of $190,000. (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:
$190,000
Description:
Liability Settlement Payment
Additional Comments:
BACKGROUND:
The claim is a result of a motor vehicle accident on June 29, 2023, whereby the Clark County driver executed an unsafe U-turn colliding with the Claimant's vehicle. The bills for medical treatment totaled $118,275.Through negotiations with legal counsel for the claimant, the claimant has agreed to accept $190,000 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