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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 63337Secretary Contract No �33l CAUSE NO.153-358062-24 SHAVEA LENLEY, INDIVIDUALLY, § IN THE DISTRICT COURT AND OBO L-B, A MINOR, § Plaintiff, § § 153" JUDICIAL DISTRICT V. § CITY OF FORT WORTH, § § TAR.RANT COUNTY, TEXAS Defendant. § COMT DROWSE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS I. RECITALS WHEREAS, Shaves Lenley, Plaintiff in the above -entitled and numbered cause, alleges that on or about July 7, 2023 she received personal injuries in an automobile accident when the vehicle in which she was operating collided with a City of Fort Worth vehicle; WHEREAS, Plaintiff Shavea Lenley further alleges that the negligence of the City of Fort Worth ("City" or "Defendant"), by way of its employee, proximately caused the above -described accident; WHEREAS, as a result of such accident, injuries and damages allegedly suffered by Plaintiff Shavea Lenley, suit was filed against the City in the above -entitled and numbered cause, reference being made to the pleadings on file in said cause for a more full and complete description of Plaintiffs claims and cause of action; WHEREAS, Plaintiff Shavea Lenley has offered to compromise and settle all claims and causes of action of any kind which she 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 to Plaintiff Shavea Lenley, and her attorney Armin R. Mizani, of the Mizani Law Firm, the sum of Sixty Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000.00) in full and final settlement of all claims against the City, its agents, employees, workers or representatives, arising out of the accident described above and Plaintiff Shavea Lenley's, alleged injuries; and WHEREAS, even though the City denies any liability of any kind on account of the alleged incident made the subject of Plaintiff, Shavea Lenley's, suit, the City has agreed to the payment terms described above in compromise and settlement of the disputed claims and in order to avoid further time-consuming and costly litigation. OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY E 77 WORTH, TX H. TERMS NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals set forth above, the mutual promises and agreements made herein, and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency ofwhich is acknowledged, the City and Plaintiff Shavea Lenley agree that: 1. Shavea Lenley, Plaintiff herein, for and in consideration of payment by the City to Shavea Lenley, and her attorney, Armin R. Mizani, of the Mizani Law Firm, the sum of Sixty Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000.00) in full and final settlement of all claims against the City, its agents, employees, workers or representatives, arising out of Plaintiffs alleged injuries, and the receipt and sufficiency of such consideration being hereby acknowledged and confessed by Plaintiff does for herself, her representatives, successors and assigns, 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, Shavea Lenley, might assert by reason of the above described incident together with all claims heretofore asserted in Cause No. 153-358062- 24, in the 153rd District Court Tarrant County, Texas, including claims for physical pain and suffering (past and future), medical expenses (past and future), physical impairment (past and future), property damage, loss ofwages (past and future), loss of earning capacity (past and future), mental anguish (past and future), and any other kind, character or nature of damage which could or might be the subject of a claim by her arising from the incident hereinabove described. 2. In consideration of the respective payment described above, Plaintiff agrees to indemnify and forever hold harmless and defend the City of Fort Worth, and all agents, employees, workers and representatives of the City of Fort Worth, and all others connected with or in privity with the 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 her behalf, arising out of the above -described incident. 3. For the same consideration, Plaintiff, Shavea Lenley, declares and warrants that all medical, hospital, and/or other expenses of any and every nature and character whatsoever incurred by her, or on her behalf, or in any way pertaining to or arising out of the injury that allegedly occurred on or about July 7, 2023, made the basis of this litigation, have been or will be paid or compromised by Plaintiff, and Plaintiff 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, as well as any person, corporation, association, partnership, or entity they are or may be required to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless 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. 4. Taxes. The Parties will report, as may be required by law, their respective payments and receipt of the amounts described herein. Plaintiff, Shavea Lenley, and her attorney acknowledge and agree that: (1) the City and its counsel have made no representations to Plaintiff or her counsel Compromise Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims Shavea Lenley, Individually and OBO L.B., a minor v. CFW Cause No. 153-358062-24 Page 2 of 6 regarding the tax consequences of the payments made to her or to her attorney under this Agreement; and (2) Plaintiff and her attorney are ultimately responsible for determining the taxability of any of the payments made to Plaintiff and her attorney in this Agreement, and for paying taxes (federal, state, or otherwise), if any, which any taxing authority determines or claims are owed with respect to such payments. PLAti,q i mr SHAVEA LENLEY REPRESENTS THAT IF MEDICAID, MEDICARE OR SOME v i nr,R GOVERNMENTAL OR QUASI -GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY HAS PAID ANY MEDICAL BILLS, WHATSOEVER, PLAuilu+r SHAVEA LENLEY WILL FULLY SATISFY ANY CLAIM EVER ASSERTED BY MEDICARE 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. PLAurTlrr SHAVEA LENLEY ALSO REPRESENTS THAT SHE WILL FULLY SATISFY ALL LEGAL, BILLS INCURRED BY HER WITH ANY OTHER LAW FIRM OR ATTORNEY WHO MAY BE OWED FEES RELATED TO THIS MATTER 5. 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 the 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 disputed claims and that the payment made hereunder is not to be construed as an 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. 6. Plaintiff agrees to dismiss the cause of action in the above -entitled and numbered matter, with prejudice, and hereby authorizes and directs her attorney, Armin R. Mizani, to prepare and file the appropriate Motion and Order of Dismissal, with prejudice, with respect to Plaintiff, Shavea Lenley's, claims and causes of action in the above -entitled and numbered case against the City. And, in this connection, Plaintiff, Shavea Lenley, and her 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. 7. It is understood and agreed that all taxable court costs will be paid by the party incurring same. 8. 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. The Parties agree that this Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements, arrangements, or undertakings between the Parties relating to the subject matter. No oral understandings, statements, promises, or inducements contrary to the terms of this Agreement exist. This Agreement cannot be changed orally, and any changes or amendments must be signed by all Parties affected by the change or amendment. Compromise Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims Shavea Lenley, Individually and OBO L.B., a minor v. CFW Cause No. 153-358062 24 Page 3 of 6 9. Plaintiff 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 her by her attorney and that it is fully understood. 10. By her signature hereto, Shavea Lenley, Plaintiff, represents and declares that she is more than eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent to enter into this Compromise Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims, that the 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 her as inducement to enter into this Compromise Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims. 11. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with, and subject to, the laws of the State of Texas, to the extent not preempted by federal law. 12. This Agreement is the product of anu's-length negotiations between the Parties, and no Party shall be deemed to be the drafter of any provision or the entire Agreement. The wording in this Agreement was reviewed and accepted by all Parties after reasonable time to review with legal counsel, and no Party shall be entitled to have any wording of this Agreement construed against the other Party as the drafter of the Agreement in the event of any dispute in connection with this Agreement. This agreement should be effective as of the date the last party signature is affixed hereto as indicated by the dates set forth below. SHAVEA LENLEY, Plaintiff Date: Compromise Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims Shavea Lenley, Individually and OBO LB., a minor v. CFW Cause No. 153-358062-24 Page 4 of 6 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF I2A- ff t.J+ § BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared SHAVEA LENLEY, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that she executed the same as her free act and deed for purposes and consideration therein expressed. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this 2'9' day of Jmaij 2025. .INW-) Notary Pub c in and for the State of 12tyg2C, ASHLEY DAWN MORRISON _ �S Notary Public, State of Texas Comm. Expires 01-18-2028 Notary ID 134719447 Compromise Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims Shavea Lenley, Individually and OBO L.B., a minor v. CFW Cause No. 153-358062-24 Page 5 of 6 APPROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE AND FORM: Attorney for Plaintiff Armin R. Mizani State Bar No. 24090271 \IiZANI LAW FIRM 1225 S. Main Street. Suite 102 Grapevine, Texas 76051 Phone: (817) 366-3696 Fax: (817) 977-5396 Ka E-Service: armin@mizanilawfum.com CITY OF FORT WORTH: APPROVED: r /Ar,sist)antjCit'anyMer CITY OF FORT ORTH APPROVED AS TO FORM: Attorney for Defendant, City of Fort Worth Destiney-Ariel Hicks Senor Assistant City Attorney Compromise Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims Shavea Lenley, Individually and OBO L.B., a minor v. CFW Cause No. 153-359062-24 Date: 5-- 2'R - C 5 Date: D ,fq 01— Date: 5-29-2025 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Page 6 of 6