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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle Maggie Lawrence's claim against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $545,806.66, with $45,806.66 reflecting back pay to be paid from the Nashville Fire Department's operating budget and the remaining $500,000.00 to be paid from the Judgments and Losses Fund.
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WHEREAS, Maggie Lawrence, a Deputy Fire Marshal, filed suit against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, alleging discrimination and retaliation in violation of Title VII and the ADEA stemming her not being selected to the position of Fire Marshal; 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 Maggie Lawrence's claim be compromised and settled for $545,806.66, and that this amount be paid as follows: $45,806.66 in back pay to be paid from the Nashville Fire Department's operating budget and $500,000.00 from the Judgments and Losses 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 Maggie Lawrence's claim for the sum of $545,806.66, with $45,806.66 reflecting back pay to be paid from the Nashville Fire Department's operating budget and the remaining $500,000.00 to be paid from the Judgments and Losses 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
In January 2021, Deputy Fire Marshal Maggie Lawrence was not selected for the position of Fire Marshal and was later suspended for secretly recording meetings. Ms. Lawrence sued the Nashville Fire Department and alleged age discriminat...
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