IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION approving the settlement of the claims of Belva Ewing in the case styled Belva Ewing v. Jackson County, Missouri, No. 1916-CV13951, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, for a total payment by the County of $23,500.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 20479, August 17, 2020
INTRODUCED BY Theresa Cass Galvin, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Belva Ewing has filed a lawsuit styled Belva Ewing v. Jackson County, Missouri, No. 1916-CV13951, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, seeking damages for an alleged slip-and-fall injury suffered in the visitation lobby of the Jackson County Detention Center; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation and negotiations, the County Counselor recommends a settlement in the amount of $23,500.00, to be paid by the County to Belva Ewing and/or her attorney, Frederick Bryant; 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 Belva Ewing by the total payment of $23,500.00, 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 Director of Finance and Purchasing be and hereby is authorized to issue a check or checks in an amount totaling $23,500.00 in full and complete settlement of this claim, payable to Belva Ewing and/or her attorney Frederick Bryant d/b/a The Bryant Law Firm, LLC, pursuant to the specific directi...
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