The court approved accepting settlement payments totaling $76,351 for damage to county equipment and property, $1,077 in workers' compensation recoveries, $26,367 in tort and other settlements, denial of 58 claims, and three releases for $1,454 in property damage payments to the county.
What it means for you
Harris County will collect money owed to it from various legal settlements and insurance claims while formally denying 58 other claims.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye
4–0, per the official record.