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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claims of Davonne and Rich Jinks against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $70,000.00 and that said amount be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on December 20, 2016, Davonne Jinks, an employee of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, attempted to sit in a chair at the Metro Student Attendance Center; the chair broke and caused Ms. Jinks personal injuries and Rich Jinks loss of consortium; and,
WHEREAS, after investigation, the Metropolitan Department of Law believes that the settlement listed in Section 1 is fair and reasonable and in the best interest of the Metropolitan Government and recommends that any and all claims or causes of action brought or that could have been brought by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $70,000.00, and that this amount be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1: The Metropolitan Department of Law is authorized to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Davonne and Rich Jinks for the sum of $70,000.00 with said amount to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
Section 2: This resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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Analysis
On December 20, 2016, Davonne Jinks, a compliance office for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS), was present in the Metro Student Attendance Center courtroom. Her position requires her to be present in the courtroom whenever there is a truancy docket. While in court, Ms. Jinks attempted to sit in her usual place in a wooden chair at the counsel table in the hearing r...
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