IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION approving the settlement of the claims of Ramona Shoup in the case styled Ramona Shoup v. Jackson County, Missouri, No. 2116-CV03434, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, for a total payment by the County of $36,000.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 20917, April 4, 2022
INTRODUCED BY Charlie Franklin, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Ramona Shoup has filed a lawsuit styled Ramona Shoup v. Jackson County, Missouri, No. 2116-CV03434, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, seeking damages for an alleged slip-and-fall injury suffered in the visitation lobby of the Historic Truman Courthouse in Independence; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation and negotiations, the County Counselor recommends a settlement in the amount of $36,000.00, to be paid by the County to Ramona Shoup and/or her attorney, Peter Goss; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed settlement will limit the County's financial obligation in this matter and is in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jackson County; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the County Counselor be and hereby is authorized to settle the claims of Ramona Shoup by the total payment of $36,000.00, in full, final, and complete release of all of the claims against the County and all of its employees, officers, agents, and servants, as to any damages incurred; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Counselor be and hereby is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effect this settlement; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance and Purchasing be and hereby is authorized to issue a check or checks in an amount totaling $36,000.00 in full and complete settlement of this claim, payable to Ramona Shoup and/or her attorney Peter Goss d/b/a The Goss Law Firm PC, pursuant to the specific direction ...
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