Title
LITIGATION MATTERS (SETTLEMENT AUTHORIZATION: TOMMY RUSSO V. COUNTY OF MAUI, ET AL.; CIVIL 14-00515 JMS-KSC) (GET-11(19))
Description
The Committee is in receipt of the following:
1. Correspondence dated June 27, 2019, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, requesting consideration of a proposed resolution to authorize settlement of Tommy Russo v. County of Maui, et al., Civil 14-00515 JMS-KSC, along with a copy of the complaint. The complaint alleges negligence by the County for the unlawful seizure, unlawful arrest, false arrest, battery, assault, and violation of Plaintiff Tommy Russo’s First Amendment rights on November 17, 2014.
2. Correspondence dated August 19, 2019, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, transmitting a revised proposed resolution entitled “AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF TOMMY RUSSO VS. COUNTY OF MAUI, ET AL. CIVIL NO. 14-00515 JMS-KSC.” The purpose of the revised proposed resolution is to authorize settlement of the case.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend adoption of the revised proposed resolution, with or without further 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.