This matter is on for consideration of a resolution consenting to a contingent settlement entered into by Cities Insurance Association of Washington (“CIAW”), Munich Reinsurance (“Munich”), and the City of Yakima to resolve and settle the claim brought by Mario Garcia, Sr., et al.  Settlement is contingent on Court approval of settlement entered into by settlement guardians ad litem on behalf of plaintiffs. The plaintiffs filed their lawsuit on October 29, 2018, Yakima County Superior Court Case No. 18-2-03001-39 entitled Mario Garcia, Sr., et al v. City of Yakima, et al. 

The claim of the above-named plaintiffs against the City of Yakima was settled by CIAW, Munich, and the City of Yakima through a mediation held on May 3, 2022, with discussions continuing into May 4, 2022, 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’ claim is $3,000,000, all of which shall be paid by the City’s insurance through CIAW and Munich.  The City of Yakima has already paid its deductible for this claim and is paying no money toward settlement of plaintiffs’ claim.