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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle Jonathan Saad's claims against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $150,000, to be paid from the $3 million allocated by the Director of Finance on March 21, 2024, for the resolution of matters related to the Arts Commission.
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WHEREAS, Jonathan Saad, filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Government and its employees alleging discrimination and retaliation under the Tennessee Human Rights Act, based on events that occurred during his tenure with the Metro Arts Commission;
WHEREAS, after investigation, the Metropolitan Department of Law believes that the settlement listed in Section 1 is fair and reasonable, likely to minimize fees and expenses incurred in investigation and litigation, 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 Jonathan Saad related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $150,000, and that this amount be paid as follows: $45,000 in back pay and $105,000 in compensatory damages/fees to be paid from the $3 million allocated by the Director of Finance on March 21, 2024, for the resolution of matters related to the Arts Commission (the "Arts Commission Matter Resolution 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 Jonathan Saad for the sum of $150,000, to be paid from the Arts Commission Matter Resolution 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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In June 2022, Jonathan Saad began working to the Metropolitan Arts Commission through a payroll services con...
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