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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Angelique and Jacob Bryant against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $122,000.00, and that said amount be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on October 30, 2020, Angelique and Jacob Bryant have claimed personal injuries and damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident in which their vehicle was struck by a Metro-owned vehicle on I-24 West near Briley Parkway; 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 Angelique and Jacob Bryant related to the events detailed above, be compromised and settled for $122,000.00 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 Angelique and Jacob Bryant for the sum of $122,000.00, 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 3, 2020, a Metropolitan Nashville Police Department ("MNPD") officer was driving an unmarked patrol car westbound on I-24. The officer attempted to exit onto Briley Parkway but did not see the vehicle driven by Angelique Bryant when the officer began merging lanes. Jacob Bryant was a passenger in the vehicle. The passenger's side of the MNPD patrol car collided with the driver's side of the Bryant's vehicle.
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