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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle Robert Green's claim against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Metropolitan Government employee Judge Lynda Jones, in the amount of $25,000, with $15,000 reflecting back pay to be paid out of the General Sessions Court operating budget and the remaining $10,000 to be paid out of the Judgments and Losses Fund.
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WHEREAS, Robert Green, a former General Sessions Court employee, filed suit against the Metropolitan Government and Judge Lynda Jones, in her official capacity, and is alleging interference and retaliation in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") stemming from the termination of his employment on October 30, 2019; 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 claim of Robert Green be compromised and settled for $25,000, and that this amount be paid as follows: $15,000 in back pay to be paid out of the General Sessions Court operating budget and $10,000 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 the claim of Robert Green for the sum of $25,000, with $15,000 reflecting back pay to be paid out of the General Sessions Court operating budget and the remaining $10,000 to be paid out of 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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On October 30, 2019, Robert Green was terminated from his position of Director of Probation with the Metropolitan Government General Sessions Court following ...
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