Board of Estimate & Contract:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF
ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY,
AS SUBROGEE OF BENNET FOX
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2023, Allstate Insurance Company, as subrogee of Bennet Fox, filed a Notice of Claim against the City of Mount Vernon (the “City”) seeking compensation for property damage to a 2023 Audi Q8 55 Premium Plus Quattro, allegedly caused on August 2, 2023, when a bolt from a Department of Public Works (“DPW”) sanitation struck the vehicle, resulting in damage to the roof and windshield. The claim sought damages in the amount of $26,317.50; and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2024, a Summons and Complaint was filed against the City on behalf of Allstate Insurance Company, as subrogee of Bennet Fox, arising from the same incident; and
WHEREAS, by letter dated May 15, 2025, the Corporation Counsel has recommended that the Board of Estimate and Contract approve the settlement of this claim for $17,000.00; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the claim of Allstate Insurance Company, as subrogee of Bennet Fox, is hereby settled for $17,000.00, and said settlement is hereby approved; and be it further
RESOLVED, that payment of this settlement shall be made from Budget Code A1910.469 (Insurance - Claims), 2025 Budget.