The Court approved accepting payments from settlements totaling $156,836 in property and other claims and $1,624 in workers' compensation recovery, paying out $45,938 in tort and other settlements, denying 108 claims, and authorizing the County Judge to sign one release for a $138 property damage payment to the county.
What it means for you
Harris County will collect and pay out various legal settlement amounts, and 108 claims against the county were denied.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, 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.