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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Erie Insurance as subrogee of Emma Manning against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $31,937.71, with said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on August 4, 2023, a MNPD officer was attempting to turn left onto Old Hickory Boulevard from a private driveway. Another vehicle was turning into the driveway as the officer attempted to turn left onto Old Hickory Boulevard, striking Emma Manning’s vehicle, causing substantial damage to it; 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 Erie Insurance as subrogee of Emma Manning related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $31,937.71, 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 property damage claim of Erie Insurance as subrogee of Emma Manning for the sum of $31,937.71, 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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
On August 4, 2023, a Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”) officer attempted to turn left from a private driveway onto Old Hickory Boulevard. As the officer attempted to turn, another turning vehicle prevented him from seeing a Toyota RAV-4 driven by Emma Manning. The officer’s vehicle then collided with Ms. Manning’s vehicle.
Ms. Manning’s vehicle received damage the driver’s side front bumper, fender, and hood. The vehicle was declared a total loss.
The Department of Law recommends settlement of the property damage claim of Erie Insurance, as subrogee of Emma Manning for $31,937.71.
The MNPD officer received no discipline.
Fiscal Note: The total settlement amount is $31,937.71, This settlement along with Resolution Nos. RS2024-692 and RS2024-697 would be the 5th, 6th and 7th payment from the Self-Insured Liability Fund in FY25 for a cumulative total of $288,480. The fund balance would be $13,852,318 after this payment.