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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of David Claiborne against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $28,000.00 and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on October 29, 2025, a Davidson County Sheriff’s Department (DCSO) bus sideswiped a vehicle while trying to negotiate a turn on Old Ezell Pike. David Claiborne was a passenger on the DCSO bus and sought treatment at Skyline Medical Center on October 30, 2025; 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 David Claiborne related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $28,000.00, 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 David Claiborne for the sum of $28,000.00, 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 October 29, 2025, a Davidson County Sheriff’s Office (“DCSO”) bus carrying David Claiborne was driving down Ezell Pike approaching a curve in the road. A driver approaching the curve from the opposite direction stopped their vehicle to allow the DCSO bus to better navigate the curve. The DCSO bus driver collided with the front side of the approaching driver’s vehicle.
Mr. Claiborne went to the hospital the next day for neck and back pains. Mr. Claiborne received x-rays and CT scans and was diagnosed with a muscle strain. On December 4, 2025, Mr. Claiborne received additional x-rays and an MRI scan, which showed Mr. Claiborne had multiple bulging discs.
The parties have participated in settlement negotiations and have agreed upon the settlement amount of $28,000. The Department of Law recommends settlement of Mr. Claiborne’s personal injury claim for this amount.
The DCSO employee driving the bus received a written reprimand for their involvement in the collision.
Fiscal Note: The total settlement amount is $28,000. 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 $768,758. The fund balance would be $10,711,219 after this payment.