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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claim of Michelle Mitchell on behalf of Kamari Lee Vaughn against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $22,500, with said amount to be paid out of the Judgments and Losses Fund.
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WHEREAS, on March 2, 2023, Kamari Lee Vaughn, daughter of Michelle Mitchell, was injured while playing on a jungle gym at Richland Head Start, a Metro Action Commission Head Start school; 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 Michelle Mitchell on behalf of her daughter related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $22,500, and that this amount be paid from the Judgments and Losses 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 tort claims of Michelle Mitchell on behalf of Kamari Lee Vaughn for the sum of $22,500, with said amount to be paid from the Judgments and Losses 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 or around March 2, 2023, Kamari Lee Vaughn, a student at Richland Head Start, fell from a school playground after being accidentally pushed off of a jungle gym by another student. She sustained an injury to her left arm. Kamari's mother, Michelle Mitchell, was immediately notified of the incident and took Kamari to the emergency room. Kamari was diagnosed with a broken arm, which was treated with a cast. Ms. Mitchell's out-of-pocket medical expense...
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