IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to settle the employment claim of Christine Lynde in the case styled Christine Lynde v. Jackson County, Missouri, No. 1516-CV25920, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, for a mutual release of claims, at no actual cost to the County.
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RESOLUTION NO. 19857, May 7, 2018
INTRODUCED BY Scott Burnett, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Christine Lynde filed a lawsuit, styled Christine Lynde v. Jackson County, Missouri, No. 1516-CV25920, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, seeking compensation for alleged employment-related damages; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation and negotiations, the County Counselor recommends a settlement consisting of a mutual of release of claims, the dismissal of the lawsuit with prejudice and the dismissal of a pending County merit appeal, with no payment required of either party; 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 Christine Lynde, in the case styled Christine Lynde v. Jackson County, Missouri, No. 1516-CV25920, for the full, final, and complete mutual release of all of the claims by both parties against the other party, including 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.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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