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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of John Foy against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $23,016.50, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on August 5, 2020, Judy Krantz, a Nashville Fire Department employee, was driving Engine 17 to the station at 3911 West End Avenue after responding to an emergency call. Near the Intersection of Harding Pike and Ridgefield Way, construction on Harding Pike closed the right two lanes and shifted eastbound traffic into the center turn lane. Plaintiff John Foy was sitting in a parked dump truck close to the edge of the work zone that was adjacent to the center lane of travel. As Judy Krantz attempted to maneuver Engine 17 through the narrow lane of travel, the mirrors of Engine 17 and the dump truck collided. Plaintiff John Foy alleges that due to the collision, he sustained injuries, expenses, and damages proximately caused by the negligence of Metro; 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 John Foy related to the events detailed above, be compromised and settled for $23,016.50, 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 John Foy for the sum of $23,016.50, 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 an...
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