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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of April Parker against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $51,000.00, and that said amount be paid from of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, April Parker claims personal injuries and damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident when an NDOT employee's vehicle struck Ms. Parker's vehicle on the Jefferson Street Bridge on September 17, 2019; 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 April Parker related to the events detailed above, be compromised and settled for $51,000.00, 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 April Parker for the sum of $51,000.00, 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 September 17, 2019, an NDOT employee was driving a dump truck westbound on the Jefferson Street Bridge in the middle lane. At the same time, April Parker was driving westbound in the right lane on the Jefferson Street Bridge. As the NDOT employee attempted to merge into the right lane, the truck struck the rear driver's side of Ms. Parker's vehicle. The NDOT employee stated that Ms. Parker's vehicle was in his blind spot. The Metro truck sustained minor damage to the front passeng...
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