Board of Estimate and Contract:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF
MICHAEL MARSHALL
WHEREAS, on or about January 14, 2021, Michael Marshall filed a claim against the City of Mount Vernon alleging that he sustained personal injuries when his motorcycle was struck from the rear by a vehicle owned and operated by the City on October 26, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall alleges that the collision caused injuries to his cervical spine, which ultimately required surgical intervention, and sought damages in the amount of Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the City of Mount Vernon was thereafter served with a Summons and Complaint in connection with the foregoing claim on or about January 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, following a review and evaluation of the facts, allegations, potential liability, and litigation risks associated with the matter, the Corporation Counsel, by correspondence dated June 9, 2026, recommended that the Board of Estimate and Contract authorize settlement of the claim in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Board of Estimate and Contract hereby approves and authorizes the settlement of the claim and litigation commenced by Michael Marshall against the City of Mount Vernon in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00); and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to disburse payment in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from Budget Code A1930.494 (Judgments and Settlements) in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, subject to the execution of all necessary settlement documents, releases, and discontinuities in a form approved by the Corporation Counsel; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Corporation Counsel, Comptroller, and any other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to execute and deliver any and all documents necessary to effectuate th...
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