PLACEMENT: Public Hearings
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PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED MARTIN COUNTY TRICO SETTLEMENT FOR GERALD A. PREVATT VS. MARTIN COUNTY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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In accordance with the Procedure for TRICO settlements established by the Board of County Commissioners (Board), the public is provided with an opportunity to comment on the proposed settlement in the case of Gerald A. Prevatt v. Martin County, Case No. 26-255-CA. The case arose from a water meter box accident where the plaintiff alleged personal injury. The County is self-insured, and TRICO (our insurance pool) assigned counsel to the matter. Settlement discussions occurred on this case. A proposed settlement is before the Board for public comment.
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PREPARED BY: Name: Carolyn Brada
Title: Risk Administrator
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PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
The following facts were provided by Relation Insurance Services, Martin County's (County) third party administrator for our self-insured program: Mr. Prevatt was injured when he stepped on a water meter box lid which dislodged. Mr. Prevatt filed a personal injury lawsuit against Martin County.
A public hearing on this proposed settlement is required by the Procedure for TRICO Settlements adopted by the Board. Any proposed settlement of a TRICO case involving an amount in excess of $5,000 must be considered at a public hearing prior to TRICO and the County finalizing the agreement. Following the hearing, County staff will notify the appropriate parties that the Board has completed the process required by the Procedure for TRICO Settlements, which includes a public hearing allowing for comment by any members of the public as well as comment by any member of the Board. The settlement is fully funded by TRICO.
ISSUES:
Pursuant to the Procedure for TRICO Settlements adopted by the Board, the Board is required to conduct a public hearing concernin...
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