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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claims of Kierra Sims, individually and as natural parent of her minor child, Jazele Sampson, 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 February 13, 2024, Jazele Sampson, minor child of Kierra Sims, was riding in a Metro Parks vehicle when it was involved in a motor vehicle accident near 1403 Turner Street, Old Hickory, Davidson County, Tennessee; and,
WHEREAS, Plaintiffs alleges that, due to the incident, Jazele Sampson sustained injuries, expenses, and damages proximately caused by the negligence of the Metropolitan Government; 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 Kierra Sims, individually or as natural parent of her minor child, Jazele Sampson, 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 claims of Kierra Sims, individually and as natural parent of her minor child, Jazele Sampson, 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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On February 13, 2024, a van driven by a Metropolitan Department of Parks and...
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