Broward County Commission Regular Meeting

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AI-25539

Meeting Date:	10/17/2017
Director's Name:	Andrew J. Meyers
Department:	County Attorney

Information

Requested Action

MOTION TO APPROVE Settlement Agreement, including costs and attorney's fees, in the case of Jasmine Ledgister v. Broward County, United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, Case No.: 16-cv-62799-JAL.

(A member of the public pulled this item.)

ACTION: (T-10:57 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0.

Why Action is Necessary

Board approval is necessary to resolve the pending litigation.

What Action Accomplishes

Settlement of pending litigation.

Is this Action Goal Related

Previous Action Taken

Summary Explanation/Background

The Plaintiff, a former probationary County employee, filed a claim in the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, alleging that she was terminated for discriminatory reasons.

The Plaintiff has agreed to a settlement of $22,500, which would result in a dismissal with prejudice of her lawsuit and a full release of all claims against the County.

The Public Works Department/Solid Waste and Recycling Division recommends approval of this settlement.

Source of Additional Information

Rocio Blanco Garcia, Assistant County Attorney, 954-357-7600

Fiscal Impact

Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary:

The source of funds is the Public Works Department/Solid Waste and Recycling Services Division fund.

Attachments
Exhibit 1 - Settlement Agreement