Title: IN2 Auto Liability /AT 761875

Recommendation:
I recommend that the School Board approve the Auto Liability claim #AT 761875 in the amount of $60,000 representing compensation, attorneys' fees and costs and authorize the execution of all related documents.  This settlement will finalize all outstanding issues.

Description:

The Settlement of this claim was recommended by the District's counsel and claim adjusters and has been approved by the Chief Counsel, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Employee Benefits and Risk Management as required by District Policy #6.09.

A now 39 year old police officer sustained exacerbation of preexisting injuries in 2005 when his vehicle was struck by a maintenance vehicle; our driver was cited for failure to use due care.  The site of a previous lumbar fusion has become extremely painful and it is believed to be a loose screw which may necessitate additional surgeries; the medical costs exceeded $12,000.  This is a negotiated settlement; against a demand of $100,000.

  The settlement will extinguish all future liabilities.

Financial Impact:
The financial  impact to the District for this settlement is $60,000.  The source of funds is the General Fund.

For Additional Information, contact:
Joseph M. Moore (moorej@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)/ Dianne L. Howard