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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Dennise Marshall against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $110,000.00, and that said amount be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on February 8, 2022, the Plaintiff, Dennise Marshall, sustained injuries, damages, and expenses that she alleges were caused by the negligence of a Metro Water Services employee, while operating a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government, who struck Plaintiff's vehicle when he failed to yield the right of way at the intersection of Hermitage Avenue and Driftwood Street; 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 Dennise Marshall related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $110,000.00, 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 Dennise Marshall for the sum of $110,000.00, 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.
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Analysis
On February 8, 2022, an employee of Metro Water Services ("MWS") was driving a MWS truck southbound on Driftwood Street. Dennise Marshall was traveling eastbound on Hermitage Avenue. At the intersection of Hermitage Avenue and Driftwood Street, Ms. Marshall entered the left turn lane to turn left onto D...
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