PLACEMENT: Public Hearings
TITLE:
title
PROPOSED MARTIN COUNTY TRICO SETTLEMENT - PHYLLIS ANN FISCHER, VS. BRIAN GREGORY WEST, BARRY MICHAEL LIPPOLIS, PATRICK THOMAS VALICENTI, SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, AND MARTIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
end
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
executive summary
In accordance with the Procedure for TRICO settlements established by the Board of County Commissioners (Board), the public is provided an opportunity to comment on the proposed settlement in the case of Phyllis Ann Fischer, vs Brian Gregory West, Barry Michael Lippolis, Patrick Thomas Valicenti, Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois, and Martin County, Board of Commissioners. Case No. 202300516CAAXMX.
body
DEPARTMENT: Administration
PREPARED BY: Name: Carolyn Brada
Title: Risk Management Administrator
REQUESTED BY:
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
The following facts were provided from Relation Insurance Services, Martin County's (County) third party administrator for our self-insured program: Ms. Fischer filed a personal injury lawsuit involving automobile accident involving Brian Gregory West, Barry Michael Lippolis, Patrick Thomas Valicenti, Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois, and Martin County who owns and maintains the median landscaping.
The case arose from an automobile accident involving three automobiles and a median owned and maintained by Martin County on Mapp Road, in Palm City. Plaintiff alleged the median had not been properly maintained by Martin County and alleged negligence on the part of all parties including Brian Gregory West, Barry Michael Lippolis, Patrick Thomas Valicenti, Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois. The County is self-insured, and TRICO (our insurance pool) assigned counsel to the matter. Settlement discussions occurred at a court ordered Mediation on this case between all parties. A proposed settlement of Plaintiff's claim against Martin County is before the Board for pub...
Click here for full text