Legislation Details

File #: 25-7895    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 12/1/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 12/11/2025 Final action: 12/11/2025
Title: Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Alyssa Fletcher, Individually and as next friend of A.P., a minor child v. Harris County, Texas; Cause No.: 2025-37629 in the 190th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas; CAO File No. 25TOR0049.
Primary Department: County Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Christian D. Menefee

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Type of Request: Financial Authorization

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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Gehring Law, PC

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Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Alyssa Fletcher, Individually and as next friend of A.P., a minor child v. Harris County, Texas; Cause No.: 2025-37629 in the 190th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas; CAO File No. 25TOR0049.
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Background and Discussion:
This settlement pertains to an alleged incident between the plaintiff and a Harris Couty employee. The proposed settlement addresses all damages claimed in the lawsuit. The parties will execute and file an agreed order dismissing with prejudice all claims. This amount is inclusive of all claims made by Plaintiff against Harris County and its employees.



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