File #: RS2022-1735    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/24/2022 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 9/6/2022 Final action: 9/6/2022
Title: A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Darelyn Gullage against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $22,000.00 and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Jennifer Gamble
Attachments: 1. Letter to Clerk
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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Darelyn Gullage against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $22,000.00 and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on April 21, 2019, Darelyn Gullage sustained personal injuries when his vehicle was involved in a collision with a Davidson County Sheriff's Office vehicle near the intersection of Neely's Bend Road and Howse Avenue; 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 Darelyn Gullage related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $22,000.00, 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 Darelyn Gullage for the sum of $22,000.00, 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 April 12, 2019, Darelyn Gullage was traveling north on Howse Avenue and made a right turn onto Neely's Bend Road. At the same time, a Davidson County Sheriff's Office ("DCSO") officer was backing a DSCO vehicle out of a driveway. The officer struck Mr. Gullage's vehicle in the roadway.

Mr. Gullage went to the hospital complaining of shoulder pain. He was discharged and later followed-up with another doctor. He underwent a course of physical therapy. His medical...

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