File #: RS2023-85   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/27/2023 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 11/7/2023 Final action: 11/7/2023
Title: A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Troy L. McClain against the Metropolitan Government for $17,500, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield
Attachments: 1. Letter Metro Clerk
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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Troy L. McClain against the Metropolitan Government for $17,500, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on November 2, 2022, Troy L. McClain was traveling southbound on 17th Avenue North and had slowed his vehicle to make a left turn into a private parking lot at 1634 Church Street. The MNPD officer, in the course and scope of his employment, was attempting to exit a Church Street alley onto 17th Avenue North and failed to notice Mr. McClain's vehicle, striking it in the rear causing injury to Mr. McClain; 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 Troy L. McClain be compromised and settled for $17,500.00, 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 Troy L. McClain for the sum of $17,500.00 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 2, 2022, a Metropolitan Nashville Police Department officer was exiting from an alley on Church Street onto 17th Avenue North. A vehicle driven by Troy McClain had slowed and was attempting to turn left from 17th Avenue North into a private parking lot. The officer turned left and rear-ended Mr. McClain's vehicle.

Mr. McClain reported shoulder and lower back pain and was taken to the emergency ...

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