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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Farm Bureau Insurance as subrogee of Jackie Taylor against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $17,824.76, with said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on March 5, 2024, a Metropolitan Nashville Water Department employee changed lanes while trying to exit I-24 striking the vehicle driven by Jackie Taylor as she was merging onto I-24 from the Spring Street on ramp, causing substantial damage to Ms. Taylor’s vehicle; 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 Farm Bureau Insurance as subrogee of Jackie Taylor related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $17,824.76, 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 Farm Bureau Insurance as subrogee of Jackie Taylor for the sum of $17,824.76, 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 March 5, 2024, a Metro Waste Services (“MWS”) driver changed lanes on Interstate 24 West while trying to exit the interstate. The MWS driver struck the left side of a vehicle driven by Jackie Taylor as she was merging onto the interstate from the Spring Street ramp. The vehicle was damaged from the front door to the rear quarter panel and deemed a total loss.
The Department of Law recommends the settlement of the property damage claim of Farm Bureau Insurance, as subrogee of Jackie Taylor, for $17,824.76.
Disciplinary action against the MWS employee involved is pending.
Fiscal Note: The total settlement amount is $17,827.76. This settlement would be the 4th payment from the Self-Insured Liability Fund in FY25 for a cumulative total of $221,211. The fund balance would be $18,827,041 after this payment.