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): Karam Law Office, PLLC.
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Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Christi Hicks v. Harris County, Cause No. 2024-43257; In the 269th District Court in Harris County, Texas; CAO File No. 24TOR0043.
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Background and Discussion:
This settlement pertains to an auto accident case alleging negligence of a Harris County employee involved in a vehicle collision. The proposed settlement addresses all damages claimed in the lawsuit. The Harris County Sheriff's Office agrees with the settlement. 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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