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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle Nicole Jordon's claim against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $115,000.00, with $10,000.00 reflecting back pay to be paid from the Parks and Recreation operating budget and the remaining $105,000.00 to be from the Judgments and Losses Fund.
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WHEREAS, Nicole Jordon, a former Parks and Recreation employee, filed suit against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and alleges discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Tennessee Disability Act stemming from the termination of her employment on April 19, 2021; 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 the claim of Nicole Jordon be compromised and settled for $115,000.00, and that this amount be paid as follows: $10,000.00 in back pay to be paid from the Parks and Recreation operating budget and $105,000.00 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 Nicole Jordon for the sum of $115,000.00, with $10,000.00 reflecting back pay to be paid from the Parks and Recreation operating budget and the remaining $105,000.00 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 April 19, 2021, Nicole Jordon, a former recreation leader with the Metropolitan Department of Parks and Recreation ("Parks"), was terminated. Ms. Jordon began working for Park...
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