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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims of Sarah Filus Jones, the surviving spouse of Quincy Phelps Jones, deceased, against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, in the amount of $285,000.00, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on February 7, 2024, Quincy Phelps Jones received care from Nashville Fire Department Emergency Medical Services and passed away later the same day; 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 Sarah Filus Jones on behalf of herself or the decedent, Quincy Phelps Jones, related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $285,000.00, 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 tort claims of Sarah Filus Jones on behalf of herself and the decedent, Quincy Phelps Jones, for the sum of $285,000.00, 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 February 7, 2024, Quincy Phelps Jones called 9-1-1 around 10:00 a.m. with complaints of worsening aches and pain and poor leg circulation. He stated that he thought he needed to go to the hospital. Nashville Fire Department Emergency Medical Services ("EMS") responded to the call. Upon EMS arrival, Mr. Jones complained of fever, aches, and tingling and numbness in...
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