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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Liberty Mutual as subrogee of Maya Davila against the Metropolitan Government in the amount of $18,473.98, and that said amount to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on July 9, 2022, as Maya Davila was attempting to merge into a southbound lane on I-65, an NDOT truck also attempted to merge into the same lane striking the rear of Ms. Davila's vehicle and causing it to roll over, resulting in extensive damage to her vehicle; 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 Liberty Mutual as Subrogee of Maya Davila related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $18,473.98, 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 property damage claim of Liberty Mutual as subrogee of Maya Davila for the sum of $18,473.98, 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.
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Analysis
On July 9, 2022, an employee of the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure ("NDOT") was driving an NDOT vehicle on I-65 South. Maya Davila was driving in another lane on I-65 South. Ms. Davila began merging into a lane. The NDOT driver failed to see Ms. Davila's vehicle and also began to merge, causing the NDOT vehicle to strike Ms. Davila's v...
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