IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION transferring $544,155.00 within the 2023 General Fund and authorizing the settlement of the claims of Latasha Wagner and Jarmar Harris, the parents of Marquis Wagner, in the case styled Latasha Wagner et al v. Advanced Correctional et al, No. 2216-CV27410, now pending in Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, for a total payment by the County of $1,200,000.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21504, December 11, 2023
INTRODUCED BY DaRon McGee, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Latasha Wagner and Jarmar Harris have filed a lawsuit styled Latasha Wagner et al v. Advanced Correctional et al, No. 2216-CV27410, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, seeking damages for the alleged wrongful death of their son Marquis Wagner; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation, the County Counselor recommends a settlement in the amount of $1,200,000.00, to be paid by the County to the parents of Marquis Wagner and/or their attorneys of record, the Turner & Sweeny Law Firm of Kansas City, MO, The Popham Law Firm, PC of Kansas City, MO and John Anthony Picerno Law Firm of Kansas City, MO; 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, Missouri that the following transfer be and hereby is made:
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION CHARACTER/DESCRIPTION FROM TO
General Fund
Contingency State Mandated 3%
001-8003 56830- Contingency $544,155
General Fund
County Counselor
001-1101 56770- Legal Liability Claims $544,155
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the County Counselor be and hereby is authorized to settle the claim of Latasha Wagner and Jarmar Harris in the case styled Latasha Wagner et al v....
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