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Sparks City Council Meeting 8/12/2019 2:00:00 PM
Monday, August 12, 2019 2:00 PMCouncil Chambers, Legislative Bldg, 745 4th Street, Sparks, NV
General Business: 9.14
Total Costs: $10,000.00|
Fund: Municipal Self-Insurance Account: 603260 Program: Police in Muni Ins Fund (050522) Amount: $10,000.00 Budget Status: Budget Exists |
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.
In May of 2017, a City of Sparks employee driving a City vehicle was allegedly involved in a traffic collision with Matthew Wright. Mr. Wright and his wife, Micah Wright, sued the City and the employee for personal injuries and loss of consortium allegedly caused by the collision. Mr. Wright has offered to settle his claims for $100,000.00, and Mrs. Wright has offered to settle her loss of consortium claim for $10,000.00. The City Attorney recommends approval of both settlement agreements.
Background:
In May of 2017, City of Sparks Police Sergeant Charles Alt was driving a City vehicle when he was allegedly involved in a traffic collision with Matthew Wright. Mr. Wright and his wife, Micah Wright, sued the City and now-retired Sergeant Alt for personal injuries and loss of consortium allegedly caused by the collision. Mr. Wright has offered to settle his claims against the City and Sergeant Alt for $100,000.00 total, and Mrs. Wright has offered to settle her loss of consortium claim against the City and Sergeant Alt for $10,000.00 total. The City Attorney recommends approval of both settlement agreements.
Analysis:
The City Attorney recommends approval of both settlement agreements.
Alternatives:
The City Council could either approve the settlement agreement with Mrs. Wright or reject the settlement agreement to pursue further negotiations or litigation.
Recommended Motion:
I move to approve the settlement agreement with Micah Wright in the amount of $10,000.00.
