File #: RS2023-118    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/9/2023 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 11/21/2023 Final action: 11/21/2023
Title: A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Yessica Garcia-Pavon against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $62,669.02, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield
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 Yessica Garcia-Pavon against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $62,669.02, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, Yessica Garcia-Pavon claims personal injuries and damages resulting from a Metropolitan Nashville Police Department vehicle striking Garcia-Pavon's vehicle at the intersection of Nolensville Pike and I-440 on October 11, 2017; 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 Yessica Garcia-Pavon related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $62,669.02, 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 Yessica Garcia-Pavon for the sum of $62,669.02, 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 October 11, 2017, a Metropolitan Nashville Police Department officer completed a traffic stop on the right shoulder of Nolensville Pike. Yessica Garcia-Pavon was driving along the left lane of Nolensville Pike. The officer pulled into the right lane from the shoulder with his emergency lights on and attempted to complete a u-turn from the right lane. The officer did not see Ms. Garcia-Pavon and struck the passenger side of her vehicle....

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