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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claim of John Doe against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $145,000 to be paid from the Judgments and Losses fund.
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WHEREAS, John Doe filed a lawsuit (U.S. District Court Case No. 3:23-cv-00736) against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County ("Metropolitan Government") alleging violations of statutory rights arising out of his conditional offer of employment with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department; 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 John Doe related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $145,000 to 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 claim of John Doe for the sum of $145,000 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
In September 2019, John Doe applied to be a police officer with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department ("MNPD"). In February 2020, he was offered a position with MNPD contingent on a physical examination administered by the Health Department. Part of the physical is a blood test for HIV and other blood-borne pathogens. All MNPD, Davidson County Sheriff's Office, and Nashville Fire Department applicants are subject to this testing.
Mr. Doe's bloodwork revealed that he is HIV positive. Mr....
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