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Lucas County authorizes settlement with Paramount Insurance over plan administration dispute
Summary
The county approved a settlement to resolve a contract dispute with Paramount Insurance concerning administrative fees and claims under a self‑insured health plan; the transcript records two different settlement figures and commissioners approved the resolution by roll call.
The Lucas County Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing settlement of a contract dispute with Paramount Insurance Company related to administration of the county’s self‑insured health benefit plan.
John Burrell of the prosecutor’s office told the board the dispute had been resolved and a release and settlement agreement would be signed. During his presentation the transcript records two settlement amounts in quick succession: Burrell first cited "$1,000,170" and then immediately said "$1,100,070." The board moved the resolution, the clerk called the roll, and commissioners approved the settlement.
The resolution authorizes execution of a release and settlement agreement; Burrell did not provide additional detail about the settlement terms during the meeting beyond the amounts cited. The clerk recorded the roll‑call approval and the meeting proceeded to adjournment.
