IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to settle the claims of Mary L. Schlueter in the case styled Mary L. Schlueter vs. Jackson County, MO, No. 1016-CV38570, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, for a total payment by the County of $40,000.00.
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RESOLUTION #17931, June 18, 2012
INTRODUCED BY Dan Tarwater, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Mary L. Schlueter has filed a lawsuit, styled Mary L. Schlueter vs. Jackson County, MO, No. 1016-CV38570, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, seeking compensation for damages for personal injuries allegedly incurred due to a fall in a courtroom; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation and negotiations, the County Counselor recommends a settlement in the amount of $40,000.00 to be paid by the County to Mary L. Schlueter through her attorney, Mark Kelly; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed settlement will limit the County's financial obligation in this matter is in the best interest 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 Mary L. Schlueter in the lawsuit styled Mary L. Schlueter vs. Jackson County, MO, No. 1016-CV38570, by the total payment of $40,000.00, 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 $40,000.00 in full and complete settlement of this claim, payable to Mary L. Sch...
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