Title
LITIGATION MATTERS (RESOLUTION 23-82, RELATING TO SETTLEMENT AUTHORIZATION: CHRISTOPHER SALEM V. COUNTY OF MAUI, ET AL.; CIVIL 2CCV-21-0000048(2)) (GREAT-11(8))
Description
The Committee is in receipt of the following:
1. Resolution 23-82, entitled “AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF CHRISTOPHER SALEM VS. COUNTY OF MAUl, ET AL., CIVIL NO. 2CCV-21-0000048(2).” Resolution 23-82’s purpose is to authorize settlement of the claim, filed on February 18, 2021, and amended on November 9, 2021. The claim alleges breach of contract, tortious injury, and whistleblower protection, and seeks special, general, and punitive damages.
2. Correspondence dated February 3, 2023, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, with a copy of the claim.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend adoption of Resolution 23-82, with or without revisions. The Committee may also consider the filing of Resolution 23-82 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), Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, to consult with legal counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the powers, duties, immunities, and liabilities of the County, the Council, and the Committee; and Section 92-5(a)(8), Hawaiʻi 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.