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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Clarence Davis against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $25,286.00 with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on September 28, 2021, an employee of the Metropolitan Nashville Health Department, while operating a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government, struck the rear of a vehicle Clarence Davis was driving as it slowed to a stop to yield to a Metro fire truck, with emergency equipment activated, causing injury to Mr. Davis; 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 of Clarence Davis be compromised and settled for $25,286.00, 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 Clarence Davis for the sum of $25,286.00 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
This settlement arises out of the same incident as Resolution No. RS2022-1671. On September 28, 2021, Mr. Clarence Davis was driving Ms. Shanice Brown's vehicle southbound on Gallatin Pike near the intersection of Gallatin Pike and Broadmoor Drive. A Metropolitan Nashville fire truck with emergency equipment activated approached Mr. Davis, who slowed to allow the fire truck to pass. A Metropolitan Health Department van driven by a Metro employee colli...
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