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Mount Shasta reports settlement recommendation in Darren Klepper wrongful-death case

2988886 · April 15, 2025

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Summary

Council reported out of closed session that staff, following advice from the city’s insurer, recommended settling a wrongful-death lawsuit for $125,000; the city’s insurer will cover the amount and the county separately agreed to the same settlement figure with one abstention.

At the start of the meeting the council reported out of closed session with a summary about ongoing litigation. Todd read a short statement describing the settlement recommendation in Darren Klepper v. City of Mount Shasta, a wrongful-death suit.

Todd said the city’s legal team believes the city could prevail in court but that the city’s insurance provider recommended settlement. The suggested settlement amount was $125,000, which Todd said would be covered by the city’s insurance. He also told the council the county that had been involved in the case indicated it would settle for the same amount and that the county’s decision was unanimous with one abstention.

No further litigation documents, votes recorded in open session, or settlement details beyond the amount and the insurance coverage were disclosed in the public report.