APPROVING SETTLEMENT WITH CASSETICA, INC.

Committee Status: 
Approved
Budget Status: 
Budgeted
Decision Impact: 
Routine
FTE Impact: 
No
Funding Source: 
Levy

Purpose

This resolution approves the negotiated settlement agreement between Sauk County and Cassetica, Inc., for an alleged copyright infringement for use of Notes Medic Software.

Resolution Files: 

Resolution Body

WHEREAS,  Cassetica Software, Inc., has alleged that Sauk County infringed on certain copyrights, an allegation that Sauk County denies; and,

WHEREAS, the defense of this matter was promptly tendered to Sauk County’s insurance carrier, insurance defense counsel was assigned, and said counsel has negotiated a settlement with Cassetica, Inc.; and,

WHEREAS, the County’s insurer, Corporation Counsel, the MIS Coordinator and the Executive & Legislative Committee have had this matter under consideration, and do recommend the Board approve the settlement of this disputed allegation for the amount of $10,750, along with promises to refrain from any further use of this software.  

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, met in regular session, that the County Board Chairperson is hereby authorized to sign a settlement agreement approved by the Corporation Counsel and insurance defense counsel to settle the claims for Cassetica Software, Inc., for the payment of $10,750.00, said funds to be paid by Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Company on the County’s behalf, and Sauk County promises to refrain from any further use of this software.