Approve Defense and Indemnity for Sage Albright and her marital community, if any. BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 22-065
APPROVE DEFENSE AND INDEMNITY FOR SAGE
ALBRIGHT AND HER MARITAL COMMUNITY, IF
ANY
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.
Page 1 of 2 Res. 22-065
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Kevin A. McDowell Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM
By: Kevin A. McDowell, Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
ATTEST: • �s�°RDTtiFw�sy•, Sean D. Swope
Seoan D. Swope, Vice Chair
Rieva Lester •'�:s�"''CON`�'y;: F. Lee Grose
Rieva Lester, F. Lee Grose, Commissioner
Clerk of the Lewis County Board of
County Commissioners
Page 2 of 2 Res. 22-065
March 1, 2022
Chris Panush
Director of Risk Management
County of Lewis
351 NW North Street, Basement Rm. 023
Chehalis, WA 98532
Re: Kyle MacDonald v. Lewis County, et al.
Thurston County Superior Court Case No. 22-2-00315-34; and
Rebecca MacDonald v. Lewis County, et al.
Thurston County Superior Court Case No. 22-2-00317-34
Dear Dir. Panush:
I have been personally named as a respondent or actor, or potential responsible party,
in the above referenced lawsuits in conjunction with my actions while serving in my
official capacity as a Deputy Sheriff for the Lewis County Sheriffs Office.
In accordance with Lewis County Resolution #03-042, I am requesting that Lewis
County provide defense and indemnification in this action for myself and for my marital
community.
I was acting in good faith in my official capacity as an employee of Lewis County at the
time of the alleged incidents.
Sincerely,
/s/ Sage M. Albright
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: March 8, 2022
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Deliberation
Approving Defense and Indemnity for Sage Albright and her marital community, if any
Contact: Aimee Albright Phone: 3607401185
Department: RISK - Risk
Description:
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.
Approvals: Publication Requirements:
Publications:
User Status
Chris Panush Pending
PA's Office Pending
Additional Copies: Cover Letter To:
Aimee Albright, Kevin McDowell,