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 an offer of judgment to be served upon Plaintiff Linda Gretzinger in the matter of District Court Case A-17-763507-C, entitled Linda Gretzinger vs. University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, et al.; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute any necessary settlement documents in accordance with the terms of the offer of judgment. (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: |
$50,000.00 |
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Description: |
N/A |
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Additional Comments: |
N/A |
BACKGROUND:
Plaintiff Linda Gretzinger commenced a professional negligence action in Clark County District Court on October 23, 2017, against University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (“UMC”) and four (4) UMC employees.
In an attempt to resolve this matter, UMC seeks approval to serve an offer of judgment on behalf of UMC and its employees, in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), inclusive of all attorney’s fees and costs, accrued interest and any other sums, with no admission of wrongdoing and to mitigate the unknown costs of protracted litigation. Should Plaintiff accept the aforementioned offer of judgment, UMC shall seek dismissal of UMC and its employees from the action by way of a settlement agreement and release of all claims in accordance with the terms of the offer of judgment.
The proposed Offer of Judgment has been reviewed and recommended by UMC Administration, UMC retained litigation counsel, and UMC’s Office of General Counsel.