File #: RS2024-518    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/23/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 6/4/2024 Final action: 6/4/2024
Title: A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Kameron Armstrong against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $10,750.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield
Attachments: 1. Letter to Metro Clerk
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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Kameron Armstrong against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $10,750.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, Kameron Armstrong claims personal injuries and damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident when a Metro Water Services employee's vehicle struck Mr. Armstrong's vehicle while driving eastbound on State Route 45 approaching the intersection of Larkin Springs Road on July 27, 2022; 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 Kameron Armstrong related to the events detailed above, be compromised and settled for $10,750.00, 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 Kameron Armstrong for the sum of $10,750.00, 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 July 27, 2022, a Metro Water Services ("MWS") employee was driving a MWS truck eastbound on Old Hickory Boulevard near Larkin Springs Road while performing his job duties. The truck collided with a vehicle driven by Kameron Armstrong while the vehicle was stopped in the left lane of traffic waiting to make a legal U-turn. While the MWS employee applied his brakes, he could not stop the c...

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