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City reports $5,650 settlement in Neva E. White lawsuit
Summary
Following a closed session, Washington City Council reported a settlement in Neva E. White v. City of Washington (19‑CVS‑962): the plaintiff received $5,650 and the city obtained a full release of claims; the council noted the settlement is not an admission of liability.
After a closed session on Jan. 9, 2023, Washington City Council reported terms of a settlement in Neva E. White v. City of Washington, Beaufort County Superior Court Division (19‑CVS‑962). As disclosed in open session under the applicable North Carolina statutes cited by council, the city reported that the plaintiff received $5,650 and that the city received a full release of any and all claims. The council record states the agreement "represents the settlement and compromise of contested as well as disputed claims and is not an admission of any liability whatsoever by the City."
The closed session was taken under North Carolina General Statute §143‑318.11(a)(3) (attorney‑client privilege) and other cited statutes. The council returned to open session and reported the settlement amount and terms per statutory requirements.
No further action or appeal was recorded on Jan. 9; the report served to disclose the settlement terms to the public as required by state law.
