To: Board of Supervisors
From: Thomas L. Geiger, County Counsel
Report Title: Public report of litigation settlement agreements that became final during the period September 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026.
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
RECOMMENDATIONS:
RECEIVE public report of litigation settlement agreements that became final during the period September 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Settlement amounts are listed below.
BACKGROUND:
One agreement to settle pending litigation, as defined in Government Code section 54956.9, became final during the period September 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026.
Kevin Leslie, et al. v. County of Contra Costa, et al., Contra Costa County Superior Court Case No. C2600922: On August 11, 2026, the Board of Supervisors approved a settlement in this motor vehicle accident case. The Board approved the settlement for $97,000 in closed session by a vote of 5-0. The settlement agreement was fully executed on September 10, 2026. The funding source is the Risk Management Liability Internal Service Fund.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The report would not be accepted.
cc: Monika L. Cooper, Assistant County Counsel; Susan Brajkovic, Director, Risk Management Department