School District of Clay County Green Cove Springs, Florida |
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Teacher Inservice Center - Fleming Island High School 2233 Village Square Parkway Hearings for Special Actions regarding Students - 4:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 p.m. |
Agenda Item #3 Item Title C-2 Approve settlement of personal injury claims of James Grewe and Diane Grewe Issue/Rationale On April 26, 2010 the vehicle in which James and Diane Grewe were riding was struck in a chain reaction accident caused by the actions of a bus driver employed by the Clay County School District driving a school bus owned by the Clay County School Board. Both plaintiffs were injured. Unpaid medical bills exceed $18,000.00. Objective diagnostic testing demonstration significant injury to both plaintiffs. Settlement, subject to approve by the full Board, was reached at mediation which was attended by Carol Studdard, Dr. George Copeland and Bruce Bickner. Total settlement for all claims of both parties is $45,000.00. Recommended Action Approve settlement. Financial Impact Cost: $45,000.00 Submitted By Bruce Bickner, School Board Attorney |