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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of LaQondia Newsome against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $28,500.00, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on October 16, 2020, an employee of the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure, while operating a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government, struck the rear of the parked vehicle which LaQondia Newsome was driving, causing injury to Ms. Newsome; 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 the personal injury claim be compromised and settled for $28,500.00, 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 LaQondia Newsome for the sum of $28,500.00 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 October 16, 2020, LaQondia Newsome was the driver of a vehicle parked on 25th Avenue North. A Department of Public Works employee was parked behind the vehicle against traffic flow. As the Public Works employee attempted to back up, he struck the rear of Ms. Newsome's vehicle. The property damage claim for repairs to the vehicle have been previously paid for $1,278.88. This settlement arises out of the same incident in Resolution No. RS2021-1105.
Ms. Newsome reported neck, shoulder, arm, thigh, and lower b...
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