File #: RS2023-2114    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/6/2023 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 4/18/2023 Final action: 4/18/2023
Title: A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Sheena Mullins against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, in the amount of $7,500.00, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten
Attachments: 1. Letter to Metro Clerk
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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Sheena Mullins against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, in the amount of $7,500.00, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on September 9, 2019, Sheena Mullins was a passenger in a motor vehicle accident when a Metropolitan Nashville Police Department Officer, driving a Metro issued vehicle, rear-ended the vehicle in which Ms. Mullins was riding, causing Ms. Mullins injury; 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 Sheena Mullins related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $7,500.00, 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 Sheena Mullins for the sum of $7,500.00, 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 September 9, 2019, Sheena Mullins was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Leroy Harris. The vehicle was traveling westbound on Central Pike. A Metropolitan Nashville Police Department ("MNPD") officer was traveling in a patrol vehicle in the same lane of traffic directly behind Mr. Harris. Traffic came to an abrupt stop and the MNPD officer's patrol vehicle collided with the rear of the vehicle in which Ms. Mullins was a pass...

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