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County Attorney's Report 11. 2.

BCC Regular Meeting

Action

Meeting Date:	01/05/2012
Issue: Proposed Settlement of Roy M. Stallworth v. Escambia County Emergency Medical Services (Case No. 2011 CA 000341)
From:	Charles V. Peppler, Deputy County Attorney
Department:	County Attorney's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Proposed Settlement of Roy M. Stallworth v. Escambia County Emergency Medical Services (Case No. 2011 CA 000341)

That the Board authorize a settlement in the case of Roy M. Stallworth v. Escambia County Emergency Medical Services (Case No. 2011 CA 000341) in which the County will pay to Mr. Stallworth the sum of $17,500 in exchange for a General Release and Hold Harmless Agreement in favor of Escambia County and dismissal with prejudice of the pending lawsuit.

BACKGROUND:

Roy M. Stallworth filed a lawsuit against Escambia County Emergency Medical Services for personal injuries incurred from an automobile/EMS ambulance accident on Cervantes Street.

The attorney for Mr. Stallworth made an initial settlement demand of $40,000. The recommended settlement of $17,500 is substantially less than the settlement demand and is within the reasonable range of jury verdicts that could have been entered against the County for tort claims. The recommended settlement conforms to the settlement authority given by the Commissioners during the December 8, 2011 attorney-client session.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funds for the settlement will be paid from the reserve account previously established with the Risk Management Division.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Charles V. Peppler, Deputy County Attorney, will prepare all documents necessary for settlement.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The County Attorney's Office will work with Risk Management to process the settlement documents upon approval by the Board.

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