File #: RS2024-368   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/4/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 4/16/2024 Final action: 4/16/2024
Title: A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Charles Chasse against the Metropolitan Government for $18,000.00, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, 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 Charles Chasse against the Metropolitan Government for $18,000.00, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on July 16, 2023, Charles Chasse was northbound on Douglas Avenue in the intersection of Douglas and Gallatin Avenues with a green traffic signal. The MNPD officer was westbound on Gallatin Avenue approaching the intersection with a red traffic signal. The MNPD officer collided with Mr. Chasse's vehicle on the passenger side, causing injury to Mr. Chasse; 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 Charles Chasse be compromised and settled for $18,000.00, 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 Charles Chasse for the sum of $18,000.00 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 July 16, 2023, Charles Chasses was traveling northbound on Douglas Avenue in his vehicle. Mr. Chasses was proceeding through the intersection of Douglas and Gallatin Avenues with a green light signal when a Metropolitan Nashville Police Department ("MNPD") officer approached the same intersection with a red light signal. The MNPD officer failed to stop at the red light and collided with the front passenger side of Mr. Chasses' vehicle. The patrol car ...

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