The court approved accepting settlement payments totaling $172,690 for damage to county equipment and property, $1,679 in workers' compensation recoveries, and $125,346 in tort and other settlements; denied 186 claims; and authorized the County Judge to sign seven releases in exchange for $7,680 in property damage claim payments to the county.
What it means for you
Harris County will receive money from various legal settlements and recoveries, and 186 claims against the county were denied.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, 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.