The court approved accepting settlement payments and workers' compensation recoveries totaling over $180,000, denied 59 claims, and authorized the County Judge to sign seven releases for property damage payments to the county.

What it means for you

Harris County will receive money from settled legal claims and property damage cases, and 59 other claims against the county were denied.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.