PLACEMENT: Public Hearings
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PROPOSED MARTIN COUNTY TRICO SETTLEMENT - KELLIE COYTE V. 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 must be provided an opportunity to comment on the proposed settlement in the case of Kellie Coyte v. Martin County, Martin County Circuit Court Case No. 18-396-CA. The case arose from a slip and fall. The County is self-insured and TRICO (our insurance pool) assigned counsel to represent the County in the matter. Settlement discussions occurred in this case after a jury verdict in favor of Plaintiff. A proposed settlement is before the Board for public comment.
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PREPARED BY: Name: Carolyn Brada
Title: Risk Management Analyst
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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: The case arose from a slip and fall. As a result, Ms. Coyte filed a personal injury lawsuit against Martin County, which resulted in a jury verdict in favor of Plaintiff in the amount of $206,000. After the verdict, a settlement in the amount of $110,000 was reached between the parties to prevent an appeal of the verdict by the County. In exchange for the settlement, the County will waive its right to appeal.
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 lawsuit involving an amount in excess of $5,000 must be considered at a public hearing before the Board prior to TRICO and the County finalizing the settlement. Following the public hearing, County staff will notify the appropriate parties that the Board has completed the process required by the Procedure for TRICO Settlements, wh...
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