IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to settle the employment claim of Tracey Chappell in the case styled Chappell v. Jackson County, No. 1616-CV15430, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, MO.
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RESOLUTION NO. 19928, July 23, 2018
INTRODUCED BY Scott Burnett, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, former County employee Tracey Chappell filed a lawsuit styled Chappell v. Jackson County Case No. 1616-CV15430, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, MO, seeking damages for alleged employment discrimination; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation, mediation, and negotiations, special employment counsel and the County Counselor recommend a settlement in the amount of $150,000.00 to be paid by the County to Tracey Chappell and/or her attorneys, Holman Schiavone LLC; 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 Tracey Chappell in case No. 1616-CV15430, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, MO, by the total payment of $150,000.00, in full, final, and complete release of all of the claim 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 Department of Finance and Purchasing be and hereby is authorized to issue a check or checks in an amount totaling $150,000.00 in full and complete settlement of this claim, payable to Tracey Chappell and/or her attorneys, Holman Schiavone LLC, pursuant to t...
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