IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to settle the employment claim of Shanquilla Wiggins, in the case styled Shanquilla Wiggins v. Jackson County, Missouri, et al, No. 1616-CV21267, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, for a total payment by the County of $150,000.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 19633, October 30, 2017
INTRODUCED BY Scott Burnett, County Legislator
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WHEREAS Shanquilla Wiggins filed a lawsuit, styled Shanquilla Wiggins v. Jackson County, Missouri, et al, No. 1616-CV21267, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, seeking compensation for alleged employment-related claims; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation and negotiations, the County Counselor recommends a settlement in the amount of $150,000.00 to be paid by the County to Shanquilla Wiggins through her attorney Robert Kinsman; 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 Shanquilla Wiggins, in the case styled Shanquilla Wiggins v. Jackson County, Missouri, et al, No. 1616-CV21267, by the total payment of $150,000.00, 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 Chief Financial Officer 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 Shanquilla Wigg...
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