IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to settle the claims of Megon Riedel, in the case styled Megon Riedel v. Jackson County, Missouri, No. 15-CV-00803-BCW, now pending in the U.S. District Court in the Western District of Missouri, for a total payment by the County of $50,000.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 19163, May 23, 2016
INTRODUCED BY Crystal Williams, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Megon Riedel filed a lawsuit styled Megon Riedel v. Jackson County, Missouri, No. 15-CV-00803-BCW, now pending in the U.S. District Court in the Western District of Missouri, seeking compensation for alleged violations of her constitutional rights while being transported by the Jackson County Detention Center staff; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation and negotiations, the County Counselor recommends a settlement in the amount of $50,000.00 to be paid by the County to the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation for the benefit of Ms. Riedel; 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 the Megon Riedel v. Jackson County, Missouri, No. 15-CV-00803-BCW, now pending in the U.S. District Court in the Western District of Missouri, by the total payment of $50,000.00, 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 aut...
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