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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Erica Latrice Clark (Taylor) against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $63,500.00 and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on January 31, 2025, Plaintiff Erica L. Clark (Taylor) was involved in a motor vehicle accident with an NDOT vehicle near 23rd Avenue North and Formosa Street in Nashville, Tennessee. Ms. Clark (Taylor) alleges that due to the accident, she sustained injuries and damages proximately caused by the negligence of Metro; 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 Erica L. Clark (Taylor) related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $63,500.00, 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 Erica L. Clark (Taylor) for the sum of $63,500.00, 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 January 31, 2025, Erica Taylor, formerly Erica Clark, was driving down 23rd Avenue North behind a flatbed truck driven by an NDOT employee. The NDOT employee missed a turn and reversed to make the turn. The NDOT driver struck the front of Mrs. Taylor’s vehicle with the rear of the truck.
After the incident, Mrs. Taylor went to the ER complaining of headaches, knee pain, and low back pain radiating into the legs. Mrs. Taylor received physical therapy and advanced imaging. Mrs. Taylor received chiropractic care for the injury. Mrs. Taylor filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Government alleging negligence.
The parties have participated in settlement negotiation and have agreed upon the settlement amount of $63,500. The Department of Law recommends settlement of Mrs. Taylor’s personal injury claim for $63,500.
The NDOT employee driving the truck received a reprimand for their involvement in the collision.
Fiscal Note: The total settlement amount is $63,500. This settlement would be the 9th payment, after approval by Metropolitan Council, from the Self-Insured Liability Fund in FY26 for a cumulative total of $740,758. The fund balance would be $10,612,974 after this payment.