Authorizing legal defense and indemnity BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
AUTHORIZING LEGAL DEFENSE AND INDEMNITY) Resolution #18- 31
RE: COUNTY EMPLOYEE ROBERT SNAZA)
WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners previously established a process for
providing litigation defense and indemnification for County officers and employees in certain
circumstances; and
WHEREAS, Lewis County Sheriff Robert Snaza an employee of Lewis County has been
named as defendant in the matter of O'Hagan vs. Pacific County, et al., Pacific County Superior
Court Case No. 18-2-00314-25, for actions allegedly taken in the course and performance of his
duties for Lewis County; and
WHEREAS, Robert Snaza has requested defense and indemnification pursuant to
Resolution 03-042 and 04-164, and
WHEREAS, it currently appears that defense and indemnification of Robert Snaza is
appropriate in the circumstances of this case. NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners approves Robert Snaza's
request for defense and indemnification in the above-referenced lawsuit, 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 their duties as a Lewis County Elected Official; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Eric Eisenberg,
is hereby requested and authorized to provide legal defense for Robert Snaza, in accordance
herewith; and the Lewis County Risk & Safety Administrator, pursuant to Resolution 10-151, is
authorized to serve as adjuster for this complaint.
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DONE IN OPEN SESSION, this \dday of December 2018.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JONATHAN MEYER LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: Dec 10, 2018
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Consent
Sheriff Robert Snaza has requested defense and indemnification pursuant to Resolution 03-042 and 04-164,
and
WHEREAS, it currently appears that defense and indemnification of Robert Snaza is appropriate in the
circumstances of this case.
Contact Wayne Whiton Phone: 3607401299
Department:
Action Needed: Approve Resolution
Description
The County is providing indemnity to Sheriff Snaza.