mesa/williams v. Hon ryan/rogers

Summary

The court held that a notice of claim under A.R.S. § 12-821.01(A) must state either a specific settlement amount or a method that permits the public entity to calculate that amount precisely. Rogers's offer to settle for "$1,000,000 or the applicable policy limits, whichever are greater" was too uncertain because the applicable policies, coverage layers, and limits could not be determined from the notices. The court therefore reversed the superior court and remanded with instructions to dismiss the claims.