CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
Petitioner:
Les Lee Shell, Deputy County Manager
Recommendation:
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Approve claim settlement of the auto bodily injury claim of Asiel Rubido-Gallardo. (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:
$40,000.000
Description:
Liability Settlement Payment
Additional Comments:
BACKGROUND:
The claim is the result of a motor vehicle accident on May 4, 2021, whereby the Clark County driver rear ended Mr. Asiel Rubido-Gallardo's vehicle with a total property damage of $7,281.63 and total medical treatment is at $102,170.42.Through negotiations with legal counsel for the claimant, the claimant has agreed to accept $40,000.00 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.