GOVERNMENT RECORD
Candela v. City of Yuma settlement authorization and City Attorney report, MC 2026-187
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Official council item, passed October 7, 2026, describing the collision, negotiated settlement, defense spending and insurer payment arrangement.
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City attributes fault to its employee for November 13, 2023 collision. Plaintiffs initial demand $5.5 million; mediated settlement $900,000 with Travelers representative in attendance and agreement. City reports defense costs already paid $296,929.12, remaining retention payment $3,070.88, retention total $300,000. Report says Travelers then pays entire $900,000 to plaintiffs. No itemized invoices, policy, executed release or proof of payment attached. These are attributed City statements, not a judicial liability finding or independently verified payment ledger.
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- NewsYuma approves $900,000 settlement; Travelers is expected to pay plaintiffs
The City reports $296,929.12 already spent defending Candela v. City of Yuma and another $3,070.88 needed to complete its $300,000 insurance retention. Council approved the settlement 7–0, but payment and final dismissal terms remain unverified.