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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Kenneth Strickland against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $24,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on December 7, 2021, the Plaintiff, Kenneth Strickland was involved in a motor vehicle accident with a Metro Vehicle while traveling northbound on Murfreesboro Pike in Davidson County, Nashville, Tennessee. Plaintiff Kenneth Strickland alleges that, due to the accident, he sustained injuries, expenses, and damages proximately caused by the negligence of the Metropolitan Government; 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 Kenneth Strickland related to the events detailed above, be compromised and settled for $24,000.00, 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 Kenneth Strickland for the sum of $24,000.00, 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.
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Analysis
On December 7, 2021, Kenneth Strickland was traveling north on Murfreesboro Pike near Hamilton Church Road. As he slowed for traffic, his vehicle was struck from behind by a Nashville Fire Department ("NFD") ambulance. The NFD employee was not responding to an emergency call when the collisio...
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