Rankin County supervisors approve $5,000 settlement to resolve federal claim involving Corey Jackson

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors added an agenda item and approved a $5,000 settlement to resolve a disputed federal court claim identified in the meeting as case 324-CB-OO264 involving the deceased, Corey Jackson.

A staff member told the board, “I have 1 item to add to the agenda, which is authorization for resolution of a disputed claim … found in case 324DashCBDashOO264,” and said the proposed resolution would include payment of $5,000 in exchange for an absolute release from the plaintiffs.

Commissioner Brad moved to add the item to the agenda; the motion carried on a voice vote. After the item was placed on the agenda, Brad moved to authorize the settlement and Jay seconded. The presiding officer called for the vote and said, “All in favor? Aye. Motion carries.” The board recorded no further details on vote counts.

The board’s action authorized a settlement payment of $5,000 and acceptance of an absolute release and settlement from the plaintiffs named in the federal case. The meeting record indicates the plaintiffs’ side identified the deceased as Corey Jackson; no additional background about the underlying claim, the plaintiff representative, or the source of the $5,000 payment was provided during the discussion.

Board members recessed the meeting afterward; no other actions related to the case were recorded during the session.

Because the transcript provides limited information, the amount ($5,000), the case identifier as spoken at the meeting (324-CB-OO264), and the name Corey Jackson are reported as stated by meeting participants. The record does not specify the plaintiff’s counsel, the county department responsible for the payment, or whether the payment will be charged to a particular fund.