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AI-25165

Meeting Date:	09/26/2017
Department:	County Attorney

Information

Requested Action

MOTION TO APPROVE settlement, including costs and attorney's fees, in the case of Adrian Rob v. Broward County, 17^th Judicial Circuit Court Case No. 15-014867.09.

(Commissioner Bogen pulled this item.)

ACTION: (T-10:40 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 6-0. Commissioner LaMarca and Mayor Sharief were not present during the vote. Commissioner Ryan was not present.

Why Action is Necessary

Board approval is necessary to resolve this pending lawsuit.

What Action Accomplishes

Settlement of pending litigation.

Is this Action Goal Related

Previous Action Taken

Summary Explanation/Background

On August 30, 2014, Plaintiff Adrian Rob was attempting to board a transit bus at the central terminal using the bus's wheelchair ramp. The wheelchair ramp suddenly began to rise unexpectedly, returning to its upright position, catching the Plaintiff's ankle and tipping the wheelchair backwards. Mr. Rob claims that the edge of the wheelchair ramp injured his left ankle, neck, and head. He has signed a Release and has agreed to accept the total sum of $29,500, inclusive of attorney's fees and costs, subject to approval by the Board of County Commissioners.

The Risk Management Division and Mass Transit Division concur with and recommend approval of this settlement.

Source of Additional Information

Tony J. Rodriguez, Assistant County Attorney, 954-357-7600

Fiscal Impact

Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary:

The source of funds is the County's general liability self insurance fund. Agencies of the County pay annual premiums into the fund based upon the number of their employees and five-year claims history.

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