Legislation Details

File #: 26-0809    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 1/21/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/29/2026 Final action: 1/29/2026
Title: Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Johnathan Armour v. Harris County; Cause No. 2024-17518; In the 215th District Court in Harris County, Texas; CAO File No. 24TOR0031.
Primary Department: County Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jonathan G. C. Fombonne

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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Johnathan Armour v. Harris County; Cause No. 2024-17518; In the 215th District Court in Harris County, Texas; CAO File No. 24TOR0031.
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Background and Discussion:
This settlement pertains to an alleged incident that occurred between the plaintiff and a Harris County employee. The proposed settlement addresses all damages claimed in the lawsuit.



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Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

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Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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Defensive Litigation


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