University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Board of Hospital Trustees
AGENDA ITEM
Petitioner:
Mason Van Houweling, Chief Executive Officer
Recommendation:
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Approve the settlement in the matter regarding the Estate of Porfirio Rea; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute any necessary settlement documents.; and take action as deemed appropriate. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Fund #:
7640.000
Fund Name:
UMC Malpractice and Liability Fund
Fund Center:
3000867500
Funded PGM/Grant:
N/A
Amount:
$150,000.00
Description:
Additional Comments:
BACKGROUND:
In order to resolve an allegation of negligence against University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (“UMC”) and avoid litigation, UMC seeks approval to settle the matter for the total amount of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00), inclusive of all attorney’s fees and costs, with no admission of wrongdoing, and to mitigate the unknown costs of potential litigation. The settlement is recommended by UMC Administration and UMC’s Office of General Counsel. The settlement was recommended for approval by UMC’s Governing Board at its June 28, 2023 meeting.