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Authorize a payment not to exceed $250,000 for a final judgment in Walter Schumacher v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-19-00054 in the 345th District Court of Travis County, Texas. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Fund.
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Lead Department
Law Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Fund.
For More Information:
Vasu Behara, Litigation Division Chief, 512-974-2458 or Hannah Vahl, Assistant City Attorney, 512-974-2346.
Additional Backup Information:
This judgment payment is related to a personal injury lawsuit brought against the City as a result of injuries sustained in a February 2017 collision with a Development Services vehicle. The Travis County District Court entered judgment on August 7, 2025, following a July 24, 2025 jury verdict.