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Commission approves executive session settlement: Runell James v. City of Albany to be paid $85,000
Summary
After a brief executive session June 3, commissioners returned and announced the city will settle a pending Daugherty County negligence suit arising from an automobile accident for $85,000, to be paid to the plaintiff's attorney and followed by dismissal.
The City Commission went into a brief executive session at the June 3 work session to discuss litigation and returned to announce a negotiated settlement in a pending state‑court case.
According to the public statement at the meeting’s end, the lawsuit Runell James v. City of Albany — arising from an automobile accident — will be settled for $85,000. The commission said the amount will be paid to the plaintiff’s attorney and that the case will be dismissed after payment.
Why it matters
Settlement of municipal litigation affects the city’s liability exposure and requires budget or insurance considerations. The commission did not disclose additional settlement terms in open session beyond the amount and dismissal condition.
Actions taken
The commission voted to enter executive session to discuss ending litigation; the roll call vote was recorded as unanimous. In open session the commission announced the agreement to pay $85,000 and to dismiss the case upon payment. No further public details on claim allocation or insurance accounting were provided.
Ending
The mayor closed the meeting shortly after the settlement announcement. The city clerk and city attorney will handle the formal paperwork to effect payment and dismissal.
