DEPARTMENT: Office of the County Manager
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
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Settlement Approval In Brian Duffy v. Dakota County et al.
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Brian Duffy, legal guardian for Caleb Duffy, (Plaintiff) commenced a lawsuit against Dakota County (County) and its correctional deputies and officers, among others; and
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2025, the County Attorney's Office provided a confidential memorandum to the Board explaining the legal strategy in this matter; and
WHEREAS, the Board discussed the matter with the County Attorney’s Office in a closed executive session on October 21, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the full and final settlement and release of claims in Brian Duffy, legal guardian for Caleb Duffy v. County of Dakota et al., Case No. 24-cv-2777-PJS-EMB, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, for a total amount of $2,400,000, with the County contributing $1,500,000, and authorizes the County Attorney’s Office to arrange for final payment and to effectuate final settlement and hereby delegates legal authority to the County Manager to execute any required settlement agreements.
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