This matter is on for consideration of a Resolution consenting to a settlement entered into by CIAW and Munich Reinsurance to resolve and settle the claim brought by Marie Bossert.  The plaintiff filed her lawsuit on August 17, 2018, Yakima County Superior Court Case No. 18-2-02874-39 entitled Marie Bossert v. City of Yakima.

The claim of the above-named plaintiff against the City of Yakima was settled by CIAW and Munich Reinsurance through a mediation held on October 22, 2021, subject to Yakima City Council’s approval.  A copy of the agreement is included. The amount to be paid on behalf of the City of Yakima towards settlement of plaintiffs’ claims is $400,000, all of which shall be paid by the City’s insurance through CIAW and Munich Reinsurance.  The City of Yakima has already paid its deductible for this claim and is paying no money toward settlement of plaintiff’s claim.