Title
LITIGATION MATTERS (SETTLEMENT AUTHORIZATION: IVANETTE P. BLEVINS V. SHAWN K. MIDA; COUNTY OF MAUI, ET AL.; CIVIL 16-1-0191(2)) (PRL-1(28))
Description
The Committee is in receipt of correspondence dated November 7, 2017, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, requesting consideration of a proposed resolution, entitled “AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF IVANETTE P. BLEVINS, ET AL. VS. SHAWN K. MIDA; COUNTY OF MAUI, ET AL., CIVIL NO. 16-1-0191 (2),” and transmitting a copy of the complaint. The complaint alleges Ivanette P. Blevins was a passenger in a vehicle stopped at the intersection of Makawao Avenue and Koehana Place, Maui, Hawaii, on August 15, 2013, when Shawn K. Mida, a County employee driving a County vehicle, collided with the rear end of another County vehicle, causing that vehicle to collide with the vehicle in which Ms. Blevins was riding. Ms. Blevins alleges physical injuries and emotional distress as a result of the accident. The purpose of the proposed resolution is to authorize settlement of the case.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend adoption of the proposed resolution, with or without revisions. The Committee may also consider 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.