IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to settle the claims of Richard Steed in the case styled Richard Steed v. Jackson County, MO, Case No. 4:08-CV-00919-SOW, now pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, for a total payment by the County of $32,000.00.
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RESOLUTION #16866, March 23, 2009
INTRODUCED BY Scott Burnett, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, former Public Works Department employee Richard Steed has filed a lawsuit, styled Richard Steed v. Jackson County, MO, Case No. 4:08-CV-00919-SOW, now pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, seeking compensation for damages he allegedly incurred due to employment discrimination and retaliation; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation and negotiations, the County Counselor and special counsel recommend a settlement, whereunder the amount of $32,000.00 would be paid by the County to Richard Steed, plaintiff, and McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan, P.C., counsel for Plaintiff; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed settlement 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 Richard Steed in the lawsuit styled Richard Steed v. Jackson County, MO, et al., Case No. 4:08-CV-00919-SOW, by the total payment of $32,000.00, 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 checks...
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