IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to settle the claims of Nichole Renee Aguirre, Dominic Michael Bonavia, Joe Carl Anthony Boniva, and Mika Rae Thurman in the case of Aguirre et al. vs. Correct Care Solutions, LLC, et al., Case No. 1916-CV12993, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, MO, relating to alleged negligent acts within the Jackson County Detention Center, for a total payment by the County of $50,000.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 20455, June 29, 2020
INTRODUCED BY Theresa Cass Galvin, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, section 1606.1(3), Jackson County Code, 1984, authorizes the settlement of claims in excess of $5,000.00 upon recommendation of the County Counselor, by Resolution of the Legislature; and,
WHEREAS, Nichole Renee Aguirre, Dominic Michael Bonavia, Joe Carl Anthony Boniva, and Mika Rae Thurman, the surviving children of ReGina Thurman, have brought a claim against the County for alleged negligent acts regarding medical care within the Jackson County Detention Center in the case of Aguirre et al. vs. Correct Care Solutions, LLC, et al., Case No. 1916-CV12993, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, MO; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation and negotiations, the County Counselor recommends a settlement of this case in the amount of $50,000.00 to be paid by the County to Nichole Renee Aguirre, Dominic Michael Bonavia, Joe Carl Anthony Boniva, and Mika Rae Thurman and/or attorneys Cynthia Dodge and John Kurtz; 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 Nichole Renee Aguirre, Dominic Michael Bonavia, Joe Carl Anthony Boniva, and...
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