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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claims of Joseph Towns against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $100,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on November 8, 2023, Plaintiff Joseph Towns was struck by a Metro Parks vehicle in the crosswalk at the intersection of 8th Avenue South and Wedgewood Avenue in Davidson County, Nashville, Tennessee; and,
WHEREAS, Plaintiff Joseph Towns alleges that, due to the incident, he sustained injuries, expenses, and damages proximately caused by the negligence of the Metropolitan Government; 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 Joseph Towns related to the events detailed above, be compromised and settled for $100,000.00, 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 claims of Joseph Towns for the sum of $100,000.00, 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 November 8, 2023, Joseph Philmore Towns was in the crosswalk of Wedgewood Avenue at its intersection with 8th Avenue South when his wheelchair was struck from behind by a Metro Parks pickup truck. The Metro Parks employee was preparing to turn right onto Wedgewood Avenue and moved forward to check ...
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