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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims of Anas Alhams against the Metropolitan Government in the amount of $40,000.00, with said amount to be paid from the Judgments and Losses Fund.
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WHEREAS, Anas Alhams filed a lawsuit, which remains pending against Metropolitan Nashville Police Department Officer Dennis Diesel and the Metropolitan Government, alleging unlawful arrest and retaliation for protected speech, arising out of his detention by Officer Diesel on January 27, 2024; 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 Anas Alhams related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $40,000.00, and that this amount be paid from the Judgments and Losses 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 claim of Anas Alhams for the sum of $40,000.00, with said amount to be paid from the Judgments and Losses 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 January 27, 2024, Anas Alhams was driving a taxi on Lower Broadway when a Metropolitan Nashville Police Department ("MNPD") officer stepped into the road in front of the taxi. The taxi swerved to avoid the officer, who shouted a warning. Mr. Alhams responded with a profanity and kept driving.
The officer caught up with Mr. Alhams a few blocks away and a verbal altercation ensued. The officer ordered Mr. Alhams out of his taxi and handcuffed him. An MNPD sergeant walked up and ...
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