IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION transferring $50,000.00 within the 2024 General Fund and authorizing the settlement of the claims of Jeffraisha Taylor and Benjamin Kasey, the wife and representative of the estate of George Taylor, in the case styled JEFFRAISHA TAYLOR, individually and on behalf of Missouri Statute ? 537.080 wrongful death class members, and W. BENJAMIN KASEY, as personal representative of the Estate of George Taylor, now pending in Federal Court of United States District Court Western Missouri, for a total payment by the County of $50,000.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21740, September 16, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Jeanie Lauer, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Jeffraisha Taylor and Benjamin Kasey have filed a lawsuit styled JEFFRAISHA TAYLOR, individually and on behalf of Missouri Statute ? 537.080 wrongful death class members, and W. BENJAMIN KASEY, as personal representative of the Estate of Gorge Taylor, now pending in the in Federal Court of United States District Court Western Missouri seeking damages for the alleged wrongful death of their husband and representative George Taylor; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation, the County Counselor recommends a settlement in the amount of $50,000.00, to be paid by the County to the wife and representative of George Taylor and/or their attorneys of record, Boyd Kenter Thomas & Parrish LLC of Kansas City, Missouri; 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 $50,000
General Fund
County Counselor
001-1101 56770- Legal Liability Cl...
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