IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to settle the case of Lopez v. U.S. Engineering Co., Case No. 1016-CV07996, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, MO, as it pertains to claims against Jackson County, for the total payment by the County of the sum of $400,000.00.
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RESOLUTION #17589, May 2, 2011
INTRODUCED BY Dennis Waits, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, there is pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, the case of Lopez v. U.S. Engineering Co., et al., Case No. 1016-CV07996, wherein a surviving parent of Nancy Lopez, a long-time employee of the Circuit Court of Jackson County and, later in her career, of the County, alleges that Ms. Lopez's exposure to asbestos while she was working in the downtown courthouse caused her to develop mesothelioma, a form of cancer, that ultimately led to her death; and,
WHEREAS, after thorough investigation, research, and review of the claims against the County in this case, which is being defended by special litigation counsel, the County Counselor recommends that the case, as it relates to the claims against the County be settled for payment by the County of the sum of $400,000.00, in exchange for full and complete release of all claims against the County and all current and former County officers and employees; and,
WHEREAS, the recommended settlement is in the best interest of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Jackson County; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the settlement in the case of Lopez v. U.S. Engineering Co., as recommended by the County Counselor, be and hereby is approved; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Department of Finance and Purchasing be and hereby is authorized to issue a check or checks totaling $400,000.00 pursuant to the specific direction of the County Counselor; and,...
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