Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: RISK - Risk

Directors' Update: TBD

Business Meeting: March 8, 2022

Summary:

Authorizing legal defense and indemnity for Sage Albright and her marital community if any, regarding lawsuits brought by Kyle MacDonald., et al. and Rebecca MacDonald., et al.  - Thurston County Superior Court Cases No. 22-2-00315-34 and No 22-2-00317-34, respectively.

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Aimee Albright, Kevin McDowell,

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) previously established a process for providing litigation defense and indemnification for County officers and employees in certain circumstances; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County former employee Sage Albright and her marital community have been named as defendants in the matter of Kyle MacDonald, et al. v. Lewis County Sheriff's Office, et al., Thurston County Superior Court Case No. 22-2-00315-34, and Rebecca MacDonald, et al. v. Lewis County Sheriff's Office, et al., Thurston County Superior Court Case No. 22-2-00317-34, which relate to actions allegedly taken in the course and performance of her duties for Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, Sage Albright and her marital community, if any, have requested defense and indemnity pursuant to Resolutions 03-042 and 04-164; and

WHEREAS, it currently appears that the provision of legal defense and indemnity for Sage Albright and her marital community, if any, is appropriate in the circumstances of this case.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC approves the requests from Sage Albright and her marital community, if any, for legal defense and indemnity in the above-referenced lawsuits, with the exception of, and subject to review in the event of, any award of punitive damages, based upon actions taken during the course and performance of her duties undertaken on behalf of Lewis County; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Lewis County will provide for the legal defense of Sage Albright and her marital community, if any, in accordance herewith; and will indemnify Sage Albright and her marital community, if any, in accordance herewith.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 8th day of March, 2022.