CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
Petitioner:
Steven B. Wolfson, District Attorney
Recommendation:
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Approve a settlement in the matter of M.R. Jane Doe v. Clark County, et al., Case No. A-24-891155-C in the amount of $300,000; and authorize the District Attorney's office to execute any necessary settlement documents. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Fund #:
6600.000
Fund Name:
Liability Fund Liability Insurance Pool
Fund Center:
1020501000
Funded PGM/Grant:
N/A
Amount:
$25,000
Description:
Liability Settlement Payment
Additional Comments:
6610.000
1020502000
$275,000
BACKGROUND:
The claim is the result of an incident which resulted in bodily injury to claimant at Spring Mountain Youth Camp on May 6, 2022. Through negotiations with legal counsel for the claimant, the claimant has agreed to accept $300,000 in settlement of the bodily injury claims to avoid any further costs and legal expenses of possible litigation in this case. If the settlement is approved, Clark County will avoid costs and expenses of future litigation. The proposed settlement for $300,000 has been reviewed and approved by the Civil Division of the District Attorney's Office and the Clark County Liability Pool.