The court approved a package of legal settlements and claims actions, including accepting $203,559 for damages to county property, $3,066 in workers' compensation recoveries, paying $119,403 to settle tort and other claims, denying 103 claims, and authorizing seven releases in exchange for $26,066 paid to the county.
What it means for you
Harris County resolves a batch of outstanding legal claims — some resulting in money coming in to the county, others in payments going out.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye
5–0, per the official record.