Settlement of the lawsuit of Jody P. Nix v. Escambia County, Case No.: 3:15-cv-00379-MCR/CJK
From:
Charles Peppler, Deputy County Attorney
Organization:
County Attorney's Office
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning the Settlement of the lawsuit of Jody P. Nix v. Escambia County, Case No.: 3:15-cv-00379-MCR/CJK.
That the Board take the following action:
A. Approve a settlement of payment of $20,000.00 to Jody P. Nix in final settlement of the case styled: Jody P. Nix v. Escambia County, Florida, Case No.: 3:15-cv-00379-MCR/CJK pending in the Northern District of Florida, U.S. District Court; and
B. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to accept a general release and hold harmless agreement executed by Jody P. Nix; and
C. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to move for dismissal with prejudice of the pending lawsuit upon receipt of the executed general release and hold harmless agreement.
[Funding: Fund 501, Balance Sheet Account 239898]
BACKGROUND:
This is a ratification of the Board's decision to settle this claim for the sum of $20,000.00 which was previously discussed in an attorney/client session held on September 22, 2016.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
[Funding: Fund 501, Balance Sheet Account 239898]
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
County Attorney's Office will take necessary action and prepare appropriate documents