IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to settle the employment claim of Camille Graves, in the case styled Camille Graves v. Jackson County, Missouri, et al, No. 1616-CV22340, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, for a total payment by the County of $78,500.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 19760, March 5, 2018
INTRODUCED BY Scott Burnett, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Camille Graves filed a lawsuit, styled Camille Graves v. Jackson County, Missouri, et al, No. 1616-CV22340, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, seeking compensation for alleged employment-related damages; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation and negotiations, the County Counselor recommends a settlement in the amount of $78,500.00 to be paid by the County to Camille Graves through her attorneys Kelly McCambridge and Heather Hardinger; 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 Camille Graves, in the case styled Camille Graves v. Jackson County, Missouri, et al, No. 1616-CV22340, by the total payment of $78,500.00, 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 $78,500.00 in full and complete settlement of this claim, payable to Camille Graves and/or...
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