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-24-895947-C, entitled Amy Isaacson v. University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, et al; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute any necessary settlement documents. (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: |
$100,000.00 |
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Description: |
N/A |
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Additional Comments: |
N/A |
BACKGROUND:
A professional negligence action was commenced in Clark County District Court on June 21, 2024, against University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (“UMC”), UMC employees, and various non-UMC medical providers.
In order to resolve the District Court action against UMC and its employees, UMC seeks approval to settle the action for the total amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), 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 approved by the UMC Governing Board at its November 19, 2025 meeting and recommended for approval by the Board of Hospital Trustees.