Board of Estimate & Contract:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
SETTLEMENT CLAIM FILED BY LETICIA SOTERO
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2023, Leticia Sotero filed a Notice of Claim against the City of Mount Vernon (the “City”), alleging that she sustained personal injuries on June 30, 2023, after being struck by an on-duty Mount Vernon Police Officer while crossing the street in a crosswalk at the intersection of Roosevelt Square North and North 7th Avenue, and seeking damages in the amount of $150,000; and
WHEREAS, on August 12, 2024, a Summons and Complaint was filed against the City on behalf of Leticia Sotero arising from the same incident; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation Counsel, by letter dated May 14, 2025, has recommended that the Board of Estimate and Contract approve a settlement of this matter in the amount of $80,000; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the claim of Leticia Sotero is hereby settled in the amount of $80,000.00, and said settlement is hereby approved; and be it further
RESOLVED, that payment of the settlement shall be made from Budget Code A1930.494 (Judgments & Settlements), 2025 Budget.