CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
Petitioner:
Les Lee Shell, Deputy County Manager
Recommendation:
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Approve settlement of the auto bodily injury claim of Natalie Mourad in the amount of $41,000. (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:
$41,000
Description:
Liability Settlement Payment
Additional Comments:
BACKGROUND:
The claim is a result of a motor vehicle accident on July 26, 2021, whereby the Clark County vehicle failed to stop and rear-ended the vehicle in which the claimant was riding. The County employee was listed as the party at fault in the accident. The total cost of the medical treatment the claimant received as a result of the accident is $19,813.00. Through negotiations with legal counsel for the claimant, the claimant has agreed to accept $41,000.00 in settlement of the bodily injury claim. By settling the case, the County will 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.