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City announces $85,000 settlement in Runell James auto-accident lawsuit after executive session
Summary
After a brief executive session June 3, Albany commissioners disclosed they agreed to settle a pending state court lawsuit, Runell James v. City of Albany, arising from an automobile accident. The commission authorized payment of $85,000 to resolve the claim and to dismiss the case upon payment to plaintiff's counsel.
The City of Albany Commission concluded a short executive session on June 3 in which members discussed a pending lawsuit filed in Daugherty County state court, Runell James v. City of Albany, stemming from an automobile accident.
Following the executive session, the commission announced the parties had agreed to resolve the case for $85,000. The record states the case will be dismissed once payment to the plaintiff’s attorney is made. The commission did not provide additional details about the underlying facts of the incident during the public session.
The executive session had been called specifically to discuss litigation. The commission returned to open session and reported the settlement amount and dismissal plan; no further votes or contract authorizations were recorded in the public transcript beyond the settlement disclosure.
