IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION approving the settlement by the County Counselor of the claims of Nicholas Ayers, in the case styled Nicholas Ayers v. Jackson County, Missouri, et al., No. 17-00187-CV-DK, now pending in United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, for a total payment by the County of $50,000.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 20118, March 28, 2019
INTRODUCED BY Theresa Galvin, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Nicholas Ayers has filed a lawsuit styled Nicholas Ayers v. Jackson County, Missouri, et al., No. 17-00187-CV-DK, now pending in United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri seeking compensation for alleged violations of his constitutional rights and for alleged damages caused by improper conditions of confinement while in the custody of the Jackson County Detention Center; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation and negotiations, the County Counselor recommends a settlement in the amount of $50,000.00 to be paid by the County to Nicholas Ayers and/or his attorneys, Peddicord & Townsend, LLC; 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 Nicholas Ayers by the total payment of $50,000.00, 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 ...
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