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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle Seth Taylor's claim against Sgt. James LeMaster of the Davidson County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $50,000.00 to be paid out of the Employee Professional Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, Seth Taylor filed suit against Sgt. James LeMaster, alleging excessive force was used against him without reasonable cause in violation of his constitutional rights while Mr. Taylor was in the custody of the Davidson County Sheriff's Office; 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 Seth Taylor be compromised and settled for $50,000.00, and that this amount be paid from the Employee Professional 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 claim of Seth Taylor for the sum of $50,000.00 to be paid from the Employee Professional 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 August 25, 2016, Seth Taylor was in the custody of the Davidson County Sheriff's Office ("DCSO"). A mental health professional informed a DCSO officer that Mr. Taylor's mother called and was concerned that Mr. Taylor may be suicidal. The mental health professional wanted to speak to Mr. Taylor but Mr. Taylor refused. The mental health professional reiterated the request to the DCSO officer, who relayed the request to Mr. Taylor. Mr. Taylor again refused to speak with the mental health professional. The mental health professional informed the DCSO officer that Mr. Taylor would need to be taken to a "s...
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