Sponsor: Board of Commissioners
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Settlement Agreement in Jennifer Seelig v. Ramsey County et al. (Court File No. 24-CV-1732)
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Recommendation
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1. Approve the settlement agreement with Jennifer Seelig relating to Jennifer Seelig v. Ramsey County et al. (Court File No. 24-CV-1732), totaling $1,000,000.
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the settlement agreement.
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Background and Rationale
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In 2018, Ramsey County contracted with Inmate Services Corp. (“ISC”) to transport detainees to Ramsey County from other jurisdictions who are subject to a warrant or other legal process requiring their extradition to Ramsey County.
On May 14, 2025, Plaintiff sued Ramey County, ISC, and two ISC employee in federal court alleging that in 2020 she was sexually assaulted by an employee of ISC while being transported to Ramsey County due to an open bench warrant. In the lawsuit, Seelig asserted claims against Ramsey County for deliberate indifference, failure to supervise, and negligent selection of an independent contractor.
The ISC employee plead guilty to criminal charges arising out of the sexual assault and is currently incarcerated.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☒ 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.
☒ 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 10, 2025, the Ramsey County Board met in a closed session to receive advice from and provide direction to the County Attorney’s Office.
Attachments
1. Settlement Agreement.