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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Paula Lewis against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $155,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, Paula Lewis claims personal injuries and damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident when a Metro Water Services garbage truck struck a vehicle in which Ms. Lewis was a passenger while driving eastbound on State Route 45 near 517 Spence Lane on March 3, 2022; 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 Paula Lewis related to the events detailed above, be compromised and settled for $155,000.00, 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 Paul Lewis for the sum of $155,000.00, 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 March 3, 2022, a Metro Water Services ("MWS") employee was driving to a convenience center in a garbage truck. The MWS employee was traveling eastbound on Spence Lane in stop-and-go traffic. The vehicle in front of the MWS garbage truck stopped, but the MWS employee was unable to stop and hit the vehicle, causing damage to the vehicle. Paula Lewis was a passenger in the vehicle that was hit.
Ms. Lewis was transported to t...
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