The court approved a package of legal settlements, including accepting $108,833 and $2,275 in workers' compensation recoveries owed to the county, paying $70,188 to resolve tort and other claims, denying 58 claims, and authorizing four releases in exchange for $26,191 paid to the county for property damage.
What it means for you
Harris County will collect money owed to it from property damage and workers' compensation cases, pay out approved settlements to claimants, and formally deny 58 other claims.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, 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.