Primary Department: County Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jonathan Fombonne, County Attorney
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
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Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Settlement in connection with Rocsann Pair-Crawford et al v. Harris County; Cause No. 2025-11067; In 190th Harris County District Court; CAO File No. 25TOR0016, 25TOR0028, 25TOR0067.
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Background and Discussion: This accident was a multi-vehicle incident, which resulted in property damage and bodily injury to multiple Plaintiffs. Harris County Flood Control District employee John Mattox is alleged to have run a red light on April 24, 2024, causing 5 vehicles to be involved in the accident. 8 Plaintiffs made claims against Harris County for bodily injury. In this scenario the total settlement is capped by law at $100,000 per Plaintiff and $300,000 for the total incident.
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Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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