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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Robert Newsome against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $14,000.00, with said amount to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on October 16, 2020, Robert Newsome was injured while attempting to exit a parked car that was struck by a Metro-owned vehicle near the intersection of 25th Avenue North and Dowlan Street; 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 Robert Newsome related to the events detailed above, be compromised and settled for $14,000.00 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 Robert Newsome for the sum of $14,000.00, 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 October 16, 2020, Robert Newsome was riding in a car driven by his wife. Mr. Newsome was being dropped off at the Cumberland View Apartments, located at the corner of 25th Avenue and Dowlan Street, where he was employed as a maintenance work and grounds keeper. At the same time, an NDOT employee stopped at that location to use the restroom. As the NDOT employee was attempting to back up his vehicle, he struck the rear of the Newsomes' vehicle. Mr. Newsome was exiting the vehicle when the colli...
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