Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE settlement, including costs and attorneys’ fees, in the case titled Maria Yolanda Llaguna vs. Broward County, 17th Judicial Circuit Court Case No. CACE24-008639 (05).
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Why Action is Necessary
Board approval is necessary to resolve this pending lawsuit.
What Action Accomplishes
Settlement of pending litigation.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
The Plaintiff, Maria Yolanda Llaguna, filed a lawsuit alleging that on August 24, 2022, her vehicle was stopped at a red light in the westbound lane of Atlantic Boulevard near Powerline Road in Pompano Beach when it was rear-ended by a Broward County semi-truck. As a result of the collision, the Plaintiff claims she suffered injuries.
The Plaintiff has agreed to release Broward County from all claims arising from the incident in exchange for $100,000.00, inclusive of costs and attorneys’ fees, subject to Board approval. The current sovereign immunity damages cap for this matter is $200,000.00.
The Risk Management Division and the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division recommend approval of this settlement.
Source of Additional Information
Robert D. Yates, Senior Assistant County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The source of funds is the County’s general liability self-insurance fund. Agencies of the County pay annual premiums into the fund based upon the number of their employees and five-year claims history.