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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 54416 �d CITY SECRE T ARY ,`- vv`G—�vx% CoiNTRACT NO. I�`� oF�o� pgt CAUSE NO. 096-310267-19 CHARLES NEWTON AND § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OMAR RIGS § Plaintiffs § VS § 96TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT § THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,ET AL. § Defendants § TARRANT COUNTY,TEXAS COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS WHEREAS, Omar Rios, Plaintiff in the above-entitled and numbered cause, alleges that he was injured on or about March 27,2018,when the City of Fort Worth police department vehicle in which he was a passenger was struck by another vehicle; and, WHEREAS,Plaintiff further alleges that negligence of the City of Fort Worth (sometimes referred to herein as "City" or "the City") along with the negligence of its employee proximately caused the above-described accident; and, WHEREAS,as a result of such accident and the alleged injury of Omar Rios,Plaintiff filed suit against the City in the above-entitled and numbered cause, reference being made to the pleadings on file for a more full and complete description of Plaintiff's claims and cause of action; and, WHEREAS, Plaintiff has offered to compromise and settle all claims and causes of action of any kind which he may have against the City, its agents, employees, workers and representatives,and all others connected with or in privity with the City,arising out of or connected in any way with the above described accident in consideration of payment by the City jointly to COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS-RIOS Page 1 1 Plaintiff and his attorney, Eugene Tagle, of the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00 in full and final settlement of all claims arising out of the alleged injuries of Omar Rios and Plaintiff acknowledges that it is the intention of this agreement to compromise and settle all claims against the City under any other theory, whatsoever; and, WHEREAS, even though City denies any liability of any kind on account of the alleged incident made the subject of Plaintiff's suit, City has agreed to the payment terms described above in compromise and settlement of disputed claims and in order to avoid further time consuming and costly litigation. THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. That Omar Rios, Plaintiff herein, for and in consideration of payment by the City of Fort Worth,jointly to Plaintiff, Omar Rios, and his attorney,Eugene Tagle, of the sum of eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00) in full and final settlement of all claims including injuries arising out of the March 27, 2018 incident herein described, the receipt and sufficiency of such consideration being hereby acknowledged and confessed, does hereby unconditionally release, acquit and forever discharge the City of Fort Worth, and its agents, employees, workers and representatives,and all others connected with or in privity with the City of Fort Worth,of and from any and all claims of every kind,character or nature which said Plaintiff might assert by reason of the above described incident together with all claims heretofore asserted in Cause No. 96-310267- 19, in the 96' Judicial District, Tarrant County, Texas, including claims of any other kind, character or nature of damage which could or might be the subject of a claim by him arising from the incident hereinabove described. 2. That in consideration of the payment described above,Plaintiff agrees to indemnify and forever hold harmless and defend the City of Fort Worth, and all agents, employees, workers COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS-RIOS Page 2 and representatives of the City of Fort Worth, and all others connected with or in privity with the said City of Fort Worth, its heirs, representatives, successors and assigns, from any and all claims or causes of action, including any costs or expenses in connection therewith, which may hereafter be brought by Plaintiff, or by anyone on his behalf, arising out of the above described incident. Plaintiff further represents that he is the only person entitled to act on his behalf. In short, Plaintiff represents that he is the only person authorized to pursue any claim or cause of action arising from the alleged injuries and he agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Fort Worth against any claim hereafter asserted by anyone as a result of such alleged injuries. 3. For the same consideration, Plaintiff declares and warrants that all medical, hospital, and/or other expenses of any and every nature and character whatsoever incurred by him, or anyone else on his behalf or in any way pertaining to or arising out of the injury that allegedly occurred on or about March 27, 2018, made the basis of this litigation, have been or will be paid or compromised by Plaintiff, and Plaintiff hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Defendant,City of Fort Worth and any other person,corporation,association,partnership,or entity in privity with or connected with them from and against any claims for medical, hospital, and/or other claims and expenses of any and every nature, including but not limited to, claims which may hereafter be made under the authority of the Texas Hospital Lien Law or any other state or federal statute, rule, or regulation. PLAINTIFF REPRESENTS THAT NONE OF THE MEDICAL BILLS HAVE BEEN PAID BY MEDICARE, MEDICAID, OR BY ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OR QUASI-GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY. IF PLAINTIFF IS MISTAKEN IN THIS REGARD AND MEDICARE, MEDICAID, OR SOME OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OR QUASI-GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY HAS PAID ANY BILLS, WHATSOEVER, PLAINTIFF WILL FULLY SATISFY ANY CLAIM EVER ASSERTED BY COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS-RIOS Page 3 MEDICARE, MEDICAID, OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OR QUASI-GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY FOR REIMBURSEMENT AND WILL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND ANY OTHER PERSON, CORPORATION, ASSOCIATION, PARTNERSHIP OR ENTITY IN PRIVITY WITH OR CONNECTED WITH IT AGAINST ANY SUCH CLAIM. 4. That the release of claims contained herein is given with full knowledge of all parties to the referenced suit that there is a dispute on the part of City regarding whether or not it is liable for any damages alleged in the above-entitled and numbered cause. It is also understood and agreed that this settlement is in compromise of doubtful and disputed claims and that the payment made hereunder is not to be construed as admission of liability on the part of the City of Fort Worth and,in fact, City denies liability for the above-described accident, if any, and intends, by this settlement, merely to buy its peace. 5. That Plaintiff agrees to dismiss the cause of action in the above-entitled and numbered matter, with prejudice, and he hereby authorizes and directs his attorney,Eugene Tagle, to approve an Agreed Order of Dismissal, with prejudice, with respect to his claims and causes of action in the above entitled and numbered case. And, in this connection, Plaintiff and his attorney agree to expeditiously provide any information the Court may require, and/or to attend any hearings the Court may require, in connection with the dismissal of said lawsuit. 6. That it is understood and agreed that all taxable court costs will be paid by the party incurring same. 7. That by his signature hereto, the undersigned, Eugene Tagle, attorney for Plaintiff, and his law firm, hereby release the City of Fort Worth, to the same extent Plaintiff has released the City of Fort Worth, from any cause or causes of action which said attorney or his law firm may COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS-RIOS Page 4 have by virtue of assignment or otherwise arising out of the alleged incident made the basis of the above-entitled and numbered suit. 8. That this Compromise Settlement Agreement And Release Of All Claims may be executed in a number of identical counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original for all purposes. 9. That Plaintiff Omar Rios represents and acknowledges that this Compromise Settlement Agreement And Release of All Claims has been read in its entirety before signing and that it has been fully explained, in detail, to him by his attorney and that it is fully understood. 10. That, by his signature hereto, Omar Rios represents and declares that he is more than eighteen (18) years of age and is fully competent to enter into this Compromise Settlement Agreement And Release Of All Claims, that his representations, declarations and agreements herein are accurate, binding, and are contractual in nature and that no representation or agreement not herein expressed has been made to him as inducement to enter into this Compromise Settlement Agreement And Release Of All Claims. 11. That, whether specifically stated or not, any reference herein to "Plaintiff' or "Omar Rios"refers to Plaintiff, Omar Rios. This agreement shall be effective as of the date the last party signature is affixed hereto as indicated by the dates set forth below the respective signatures. Omar Rios, Plaintiff Date: COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS-RIOS Page 5 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Omar Rios, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same as his free act and deed for purposes and consideration therein expressed. AND SEAL OF OFFICE this _ da GIVEN UNDER MY HAND Y of �h ikQ�jus� , 2020. - - - - - - - - - - - -71--)w w-5, 40ko 2L TOMAS MERA2 Notary ID#124756889 Notary Public in and for the State of Texas y My Commission Expires May'20,2024 COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS-RIOS Page 6 APPROVED D AGREED TO: Date: Eugen g Geof rey shner THE NER LAW FIRM,PLLC 4500 Fuller Drive, Suite 209 Irving, Texas 75038 (972) 793-8989 (972) 259-2600 Fax etagle@dashnerlaw.com eg o�ffre_y@dashnerlaw.com APPROVED: t v Date: CD Assistant City Manager CITY OF FORT WORTH APPROVED AS TO FORM: 2�� /_ � Date: Harvey L. Frye, Jr. Senior Assistant City Attorney 5. ATTEST: f+ Date: G Mary J. K y City Secretary C[11AL�1E IJ FCC " COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS-RIOS Page 7