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RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,688.61 TO USAA GENERAL INDEMNITY COMPANY FOR ITS PROPERTY DAMAGE SUBROGATION CLAIM.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to pay the subrogation claim settlement in the amount of $21,688.61 to USAA General Indemnity Company of all claims or causes of action asserted pursuant to the release of property damage claim, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and further authorizes the proper city officials to take all actions necessary to conclude this matter on a full, final and complete basis; payment to be made from Fund No. 610-036-1651-5841 (Self Insurance Liabilities, Insurance Accounts, Insurance General City, Liability Claims Expense).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes settlement of a subrogation claim brought by Janelle Soderlind’s automobile insurer against the city arising out of an incident that took place on or about April 20, 2026, at or near East 4th Street and 3rd Avenue East in the city of Duluth, Minnesota wherein USAA General Indemnity Company’s insured driver alleges that she was hit by city-owned dump truck. The city has fully investigated the claims and defenses in this matter. The administration and city attorney recommend approval of this settlement agreement.