Title
SETTLEMENT AUTHORIZATION: RANA KAIAMA, ET AL. V. COUNTY OF MAUI, ET AL.; CIVIL 16-1-0048(2) (PRL-1(16))
Description
The Committee is in receipt of correspondence dated May 12, 2017, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, requesting consideration of a proposed resolution, entitled “AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF RANA KAIAMA, ET AL. VS. COUNTY OF MAUI, ET AL., CIVIL NO. 16-1-0048(2),” and transmitting a copy of the First Amended Complaint. The Complaint alleges emotional distress, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and other special and general damages from a drowning incident that occurred at a County pool in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, on February 16, 2014. The purpose of the proposed resolution is to authorize the Department of the Corporation Counsel to settle the case.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend adoption of the proposed resolution, with or without revisions. The Committee may also consider the filing of the correspondence and other related action.
Note
With reference to this agenda item, one or more executive meetings are anticipated pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to consult with legal counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities of the County, the Council, and the Committee; and Section 92-5(a)(8), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to deliberate or make a decision upon a matter that requires the consideration of information that must be kept confidential pursuant to a State or Federal law, or a court order.