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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claim of Renay Scott Patterson, individually and as next of kin and Administratrix Ad Litem of the Estate of Rickey Scott, III, deceased, and on behalf of the wrongful death beneficiaries of Rickey Scott III against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $175,000.00, and that said amount be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on October 3, 2019, Rickey Scott, III was a student at Tennessee State University and sustained a gunshot wound in his room at the Watson Dormitory. Renay Scott Patterson has asserted negligence and wrongful death claims arising out of the care and treatment provided by the Nashville Fire Department's emergency medical services.
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 Renay Scott Patterson, individually and as next of kin and Administratrix Ad Litem of the Estate of Rickey Scott, III, deceased and on behalf of the wrongful death beneficiaries of Rickey Scott III related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $175,000.00, 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 claim of Renay Scott Patterson, individually and as next of kin and Administratrix Ad Litem of the Estate of Rickey Scott, III, deceased, and on behalf of the wrongful death beneficiaries of Rickey Scott III for the sum of $175,000.00 with said amount to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
Section 2: This resolution shall tak...
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