IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to settle claims brought by certain current and former employees of the Jackson County Assessment Department, in the aggregate amount of $1,400,000.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 18454, March 24, 2014
INTRODUCED BY Scott Burnett, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, certain current and former employees of the Jackson County Assessment Department have made claims for damages against the County for injuries they allegedly incurred in the workplace dating back to the 1990's; and,
WHEREAS, in each case, the injures allegedly suffered by each claimant were alleged to have been caused by acts and/or omissions of former County employees that violated the claimants' rights secured by federal and state law to be free from harassment and discrimination in the workplace; and,
WHEREAS, upon notification, the County Counselor and Special Employment Counsel undertook an immediate and thorough investigation of these claims; and,
WHEREAS, upon the completion of this investigation, the County Counselor and Special Counsel undertook negotiations with the claimants' legal counsel with the goal of reaching a settlement of all claims, which would include a full and complete release of all claims against the County and all current and former County officials and employees; and,
WHEREAS, the County Counselor and claimants' counsel have concluded their negotiations and have reached a proposed settlement which the County Counselor recommends the Legislature approve; and,
WHEREAS, settlement as recommended will require payments to be made for the benefit of the following claimants in the amounts indicated:
Karen Stephenson $ 700,000.00
Deborah Narron $ 400,000.00
Akeeta Free $ 150,000.00
Ada McNeal $ 75,000.00
Pamela Threatt $ 75,000.00
TOTAL $1,400,000.00;
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WHEREAS, settlement as recommended by the County Counselor ...
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