Sponsor: Board of Commissioners
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Settlement Agreement in Felicia Marie Wilson v. Ramsey County (Court File No. 23-cv-01309 (KMM/SGE)
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Recommendation
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1. Approve the settlement agreement with Felicia Marie Wilson in Felicia Marie Wilson v. Ramsey County (Court File No. 23-cv-01309 (KMM/SGE)), totaling $150,000 and other non-monetary terms.
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the settlement agreement.
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Background and Rationale
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Felicia Marie Wilson filed a lawsuit against Ramsey County on May 11, 2023, alleging discrimination based on race and disability in violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act and Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act, violation of the Minnesota Whistleblower Act, and constructive discharge. See Court File No. 23-cv-01309 (KMM/SGE). Ramsey County denied liability to Ms. Wilson.
Plaintiff and Ramsey County reached a settlement. The board approved that settlement in a closed session on June 2, 2026.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
__ Well-being __ Prosperity __ Opportunity _X_ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
There is no racial equity impact associated with this request for board action.
Community Participation Level and Impact
There is no community engagement associated with this request for board action.
_X_ Inform __ Consult __ Involve __ Collaborate __ Empower
Fiscal Impact
The county is self-insured, and the settlement agreement will be paid out of the county’s tort liability fund.
Last Previous Action
On June 2, 2026, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in a closed session to receive advice from and provide direction to the County Attorney’s Office (Resolution B2026-074).
Attachments
1. Settlement Agreement.