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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Shantavia Fizer against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $30,000.00, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on March 5, 2024, a Metropolitan Nashville police officer attempted to merge into the left turn lane on Dr. DB Todd Boulevard and Buchanan Street. Shantavia Fizer ‘s vehicle was stopped in the left turn lane waiting for the light to change. The MNPD officer’s vehicle struck the right side of Ms. Fizer’s Chevrolet Malibu, causing injury to Ms. Fizer; 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 Shantavia Fizer related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $30,000.00, 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 Shantavia Fizer for the sum of $30,000.00, 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
On March 5, 2024, Shantavia Fizer and a Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD“) officer were travelling separately in the same direction along Dr. DB Todd Boulevard. Ms. Fizer was stopped in the center turn lane waiting for make a left turn onto Buchanan Street. The MNPD officer had stopped in the adjacent lane next to the turn lane. The MNPD officer attempted to merge into the left turn lane and struck the right side of Ms. Fizer’s vehicle. Dash camera video showed Ms. Fizer’s vehicle went up onto two wheels before falling back onto the ground. The vehicle was declared a total loss. The Metropolitan Government has previously paid a property damage claim related to the wreck.
After the collision, Ms. Fizer complained of lower back and abdominal pain and received medical care at the emergency room. She received additional treatment in the following months to relieve and reduce pain in the lower back and abdominal areas.
The parties have participated in settlement negotiations and have agreed upon the settlement amount of $30,000, subject to approval from the Metropolitan Council. The Department of Law recommends settlement of Ms. Fizer’s personal injury claim for $30,000.
The MNPD officer involved in this crash received a written reprimand following this incident.
Fiscal Note: The total settlement amount is $30,000. This settlement along with Resolution No. RS2025-1277 would be the 33rd and 34th payments, after approval by the Metropolitan Council, from the Self-Insured Liability Fund in FY25 for a cumulative total of $1,778,177. The fund balance would be $11,850,223 after these payments.