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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Bruce Conrad against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $11,000.00, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on July 10, 2018, a Metropolitan Nashville Police Officer was driving a police vehicle on Murfreesboro Road near Shiaway Drive when he rear-ended Plaintiff Bruce Conrad’s vehicle, causing Mr. Conrad personal injury; 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 Bruce Conrad related to the events detailed above, be compromised and settled for $11,000.00, 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 Bruce Conrad for the sum of $11,000.00, 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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Law to settle the personal injury claim of Bruce Conrad against the Metropolitan Government for $11,000 to be paid from the self-insured liability fund. On July 10, 2018, Mr. Conrad was stopped on Murfreesboro Road in the left lane waiting for traffic to clear so he could turn left onto Shiaway Drive. A Metro police officer stopped behind Mr. Conrad’s vehicle, also waiting to turn left. The officer looked down at his GPS device and accidentally took his foot off the brake causing a collision that resulted in personal injuries to Mr. Conrad. Mr. Conrad was treated for injuries to his neck and back, and incurred medical bills totaling $8,375.54
The Department of Law recommends settling this claim for the amount of the medical bills plus $2,624.46 in pain and suffering since the police officer was clearly at fault. The officer received disciplinary action consisting of a written reprimand.
Fiscal Note: This $11,000 settlement, along with the settlement per Resolution Nos. RS2021-753 and RS2021-754, would be the 24th, 25th, and 26th payments from the Self-Insured Liability Fund in FY21 for a cumulative total of $1,602,214. The fund balance would be $1,468,087 after these payments.