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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Tina and Robert Bone against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $40,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on July 1, 2023, the Plaintiff, Tina Bone was walking on the sidewalk on Broadway when her foot hit a metal fixture protruding from the sidewalk, causing her to fall and suffer injuries. Plaintiffs, Tina and Robert Bone, allege that due to the fall, Mrs. Bone sustained injuries, expenses, and damages proximately caused by the negligence of Metro and that Mr. Bone sustained a loss of consortium, given his wife’s injuries; 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 Tina and Robert Bone related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $40,000.00, 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 Tina and Robert Bone for the sum of $40,000.00, 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 July 1, 2023, Tina Bone and her husband Robert Bone were walking outside of 502 Broadway. Mrs. Bone had just began walking when she tripped on a metal fixture protruding from the sidewalk. She fell on her hands and knees.
Mrs. Bone suffered bilateral wrist injuries including a fractured hamate bone in her right hand, a severe sprain of her left wrist and bruising of her knees. Mrs. Bone filed a claim for medical damages, and Mr. Bone brought a loss of consortium claim.
The parties have participated in settlement negotiations and have agreed upon a settlement amount of $40,000. The department of Law recommends settlement of the. Bones’ claims for $40,000.
The metal fixture that Mrs. Bone tripped on has been removed.
Fiscal Note: The total settlement amount is $40,000. This settlement would be the 28TH payment, after approval by Metropolitan Council, from the Judgment and Losses Fund in FY26 for a cumulative total of $3,430,547. The fund balance would be $12,448,679 after this payment.