Sponsor: Board of Commissioners
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Settlement Agreement in Tameca Williams v. Ramsey County (Court File No. 62-CV-25-4466)
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Recommendation
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1. Approve the settlement with Tameca Williams in Tameca Williams v. Ramsey County (Court File No. 62-CV-25-4466), totaling $170,000.
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the settlement agreement.
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Background and Rationale
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Tameca Williams commenced a lawsuit against Ramsey County on August 27, 2024 under the Minnesota Whistleblower Act. The Complaint alleges that the Ramsey County Correctional Facility (“RCCF”) sought to discharge her from her employment as a corrections officer in response to her complaints about workplace safety. Williams sought damages for, among other things, future lost wages and benefits, pain and suffering, and attorney’s fees.
Williams and Ramsey County reached a settlement. The board approved that settlement in a closed session on April 21, 2026.
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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 April 21, 2026, the Ramsey County Board met in a closed session to receive advice from and provide direction to the County Attorney’s Office (Resolution B2026-051).
Attachments
1. Settlement Agreement
2. Resolution