Agenda 06/14/2022 Item #16K5 (Settlement Agreement Case No. 21-CA-851)06/14/2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Settlement Agreement in the
lawsuit styled Kristen Jasinski v. Collier County Board of Commissioners, (Case No. 21-CA-851), now
pending in the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Collier County, Florida,
for the sum of $5,000.
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OBJECTIVE: Recommendation to approve the settlement in the lawsuit filed by Kristen Jasinski for the
sum of $5,000 and authorize the Chair to execute the Settlement Agreement.
CONSIDERATIONS: This lawsuit arises out of an accident that occurred on April 20, 2019, when the
Plaintiff tripped and fell on a raised/uneven portion of sidewalk near Katemore Lane and Green Tree
Drive in the Pelican Bay community. As a result of the accident, the Plaintiff sustained a fracture of her
finger. She subsequently underwent surgery and several months of physical therapy.
The Plaintiff’s claim incurred medical expenses of $8,090.54, and lost wages. The Plaintiff’s pre-suit
settlement demand was $200,000. The parties commenced discovery. After extensive settlement
negotiations a tentative settlement, contingent upon Board approval, was reached to resolve the lawsuit
for $5,000.
The County Attorney and the Risk Management Director recommend that the Board approve this
settlement as reasonable.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted and available in Fund 516, Property & Casualty Insurance Fund
and the total impact will be $5,000.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority
vote for approval. -CAK
RECOMMENDATION: For the Board of County Commissioners to approve and authorize the
Chairman to execute the Settlement Agreement for the total sum of $5,000 in the lawsuit styled Kristen
Jasinski v. Collier County Board of Commissioners, (Case No. 21-CA-851), now pending in the Circuit
Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Collier County, Florida.
PREPARED BY: Colleen A. Kerins, Assistant County Attorney
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. settlement agreement-Jasinski (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.5
Doc ID: 22386
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Settlement
Agreement in the lawsuit styled Kristen Jasinski v. Collier County Board of Commissioners, (Case No.
21-CA-851), now pending in the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Collier County,
Florida, for the sum of $5,000.
Meeting Date: 06/14/2022
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Assistant – County Attorney's Office
Name: Rosa Villarreal
05/26/2022 2:16 PM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney – County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
05/26/2022 2:16 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Risk Management Jeff Walker Additional Reviewer Completed 05/31/2022 7:36 AM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Kerins Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 05/31/2022 8:57 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 05/31/2022 9:00 AM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Wells Additional Reviewer Completed 05/31/2022 9:22 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/31/2022 10:12 AM
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 06/06/2022 2:55 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 06/14/2022 9:00 AM
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