Title
LITIGATION MATTERS (SETTLEMENT AUTHORIZATION: THERESA ANN COX V. COUNTY OF MAUI, ET AL.; HCRC RE-M-1165; HUD 09-18-2683-8 (GET-11(44))
Description
The Committee is in receipt of correspondence dated September 25, 2020, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, transmitting a proposed resolution entitled “AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THERESA ANN COX v. COUNTY OF MAUI, ET AL. HCRC NO. RE-M-1165; HUD NO. 09-18-2683-8.” The purpose of the proposed resolution is to authorize settlement of the claim. The claimant alleges retaliation and discrimination based on race, sex, and disability, while Ms. Cox was a resident at Hale Makana O’ Waiale, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, between the period January 23, 2017 to January 2, 2019.
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 in accordance with 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.