File #: 2025-18077   
Type: New Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/10/2025 Meeting Body Districts 5 & 24 Medical Examiner Advisory Committee
On agenda: 2/12/2025 Final action:
Title: Request approval of settlement of civil action regarding Ruthel Forbes v. District 5 Medical Examiner.
Attachments: 1. Ruthel Forbes v. District 5 Medical Examiner

 

SUBJECT:

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Request approval of settlement of civil action regarding Ruthel Forbes v. District 5 Medical Examiner.

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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:

The District 5 Medical Examiner’s Office has been sued regarding a claim of negligence concerning the misplaced skull of a homicide victim. The County Attorney’s office is recommending approval of the settlement of this lawsuit for $20,000. See attached memorandum from Matthew Minter, County Attorney, and the Notice of Intent to File an Action from Simon Law Group, P.A.

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