File #: RS2022-1669    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/20/2022 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/2/2022 Final action: 8/2/2022
Title: A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Jenna Chism against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $55,000.00 with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
Sponsors: Zulfat Suara
Attachments: 1. Letter to Metro Clerk
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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Jenna Chism against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $55,000.00 with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on November 24, 2021, a Metropolitan Nashville Police Department officer entered the intersection of Church Street and George L. Davis Boulevard with emergency equipment activated, did not come to a full stop at the red light, and was struck on the passenger side by a northbound vehicle driven by Jenna Chism as she entered the intersection, causing injury to Ms. Chism; 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 personal injury claim of Jenna Chism be compromised and settled for $55,000.00, 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 claim of Jenna Chism for the sum of $55,000.00 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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis

On November 24, 2021, a Metropolitan Nashville Police Department officer was traveling East on Church Street with activated emergency lights and siren in response to a call. While approaching the intersection of Church Street and George L. Davis Boulevard, the officer slowed down because the traffic signal was red but did not come to a complete stop. Ms. Jenna Chism was traveling North on George L. Davis Bouleva...

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