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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Erica Latrice Clark (Taylor) against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $63,500.00 and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on January 31, 2025, Plaintiff Erica L. Clark (Taylor) was involved in a motor vehicle accident with an NDOT vehicle near 23rd Avenue North and Formosa Street in Nashville, Tennessee. Ms. Clark (Taylor) alleges that due to the accident, she sustained injuries and damages proximately caused by the 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 Erica L. Clark (Taylor) related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $63,500.00, 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 Erica L. Clark (Taylor) for the sum of $63,500.00, 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 January 31, 2025, Erica Taylor, formerly Erica Clark, was driving down 23rd Avenue North behind a flatbed truck driven by an NDOT employee. The NDOT employee missed a turn and reversed to make the turn. The NDOT driver struck the front of Mrs. Taylor’s vehicle with the rear of the truck.
After the incident, Mrs. Taylor went to the ...
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