Title:
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REACHED BETWEEN THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES AND MATTHEW THORN.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. Claimant was injured while driving a motor vehicle on Palm Avenue in November 2016. The Claimant was struck by a City Vehicle.
2. Based on the testimony in the case, there is a likelihood that the City could be found comparatively negligent to some degree and due to the severity of the Claimant's injuries and medical bills, this is an appropriate settlement for the City.
3. The attorney representing the City recommends settlement of the claim in the amount of $90,000.00 (Ninety Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents).
Financial Impact:
Financial Impact:
One time settlement of $90,000.00 (Ninety Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents) from the applicable Risk Claim Budget.