IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to settle the claims of Larry and Connie Driskell, in the case styled Larry Driskell, et al v. Jackson County, Missouri, No. 1216-CV07233, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, for a total payment by the County of $300,000.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 18127, March 18, 2013
INTRODUCED BY Greg Grounds and Dennis Waits, County Legislators
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WHEREAS Larry and Connie Driskell filed a lawsuit, styled Larry Driskell, et al v. Jackson County, Missouri, No. 1216-CV07233, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, seeking compensation for damages sustained when Larry Driskell fell while riding his bicycle on Little Blue Trace Trail; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation and negotiations, the County Counselor recommends a settlement in the amount of $300,000.00 to be paid by the County to Larry and Connie Driskell through their attorney Brandon Henry of Wagstaff & Cartmell; 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 Larry and Connie Driskell, in the case styled Larry Driskell, et al v. Jackson County, Missouri, No. 1216-CV07233, by the total payment of $300,000.00, 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...
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