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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Donald Stickrod against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $65,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on November 30, 2020, the Plaintiff, Donald Stickrod, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Joshua Norman, which was involved in a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Maxwell Road and LaVergne Couchville Pike. Mr. Stickrod alleges the intersection was unsafe, dangerous and defective and that he sustained injuries, expenses, and damages caused by the alleged negligence of Metro; 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 Donald Stickrod related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $65,000.00, 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 Donald Stickrod for the sum of $65,000.00, 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.
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Analysis
On November 30, 2020, Donald Stickrod was a passenger in a work van driven by his stepson and colleague, Joshua Norman. The two men were travelling westbound on Maxwell Road, and Mr. Norman failed to see a stop sign at the intersection of LaVergne Couchville Pike. The van entered the interse...
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