Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 08-06-2019
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Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of Resolution No. 1253, a Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to enter into a proposed Joint Application to Settle Claims in Excess of $25,000 and a Journal Entry of Judgment in regard to the Tort Claim filed by Angela Abercrombie, and directing the City Attorney to prepare and file the necessary documents to effectuate settlement, including a Journal Entry of Judgment for the court's approval, pursuant to 51 O.S. ? 158
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Background:
On February 7, 2019, Angela Abercrombie filed a tort claim against the City of Broken Arrow alleging that the City of Broken Arrow, by and through its employee, Steven Supry of the Broken Arrow Fire Department, negligently caused a motor vehicle collision resulting in property damages and lost wages in the amount of $25,211.00.
Ms. Abercrombie alleges she was stopped at a light near the intersection of West Houston Street and Elm Place in Broken Arrow. Ms. Abercrombie alleges she stopped with approximately five feet between her and the car in front of her. Ms. Abercrombie alleges Steven Supry of the BAFD failed to pay attention while driving a Ford F-250 and rear-ended her, causing her to be pushed into the vehicle in front of her. Ms. Abercrombie was driving with her two minor children in her vehicle.
Settlement of all claims was reached between the parties in the sum of $25,211.00, which Council previously authorized. The parties agreed distribution of the settlement funds would be according to the following instructions to honor known liens: $320 made payable to Angela Abercrombie and Hugh Abercrombie; $24,891.00 made payable to Northstar Mutual Insurance Company.
Resolution No. 1253, affirms the settlement amount of this matter for $25,211.00, with $320 made payable to Angela Abercrombie and Hugh Abercrombie, and $24,891.00 made payable to Northstar Mutual Insurance Company.
The attached resolution auth...
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