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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims of Kimberly Jones-Mbuyi against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $250,000.00, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, Kimberly Jones-Mbuyi filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Government arising out of the shooting death of her daughter, Michaela Carter, at the hands of Ms. Carter's estranged husband, James Leggett; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Jones-Mbuyi alleges that the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department negligently responded to her complaint that Mr. Leggett violated Ms. Carter's order of protection against him; and,
WHEREAS, after investigation, the Metropolitan Department of Law believes that the settlement terms listed in Section 1 are 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 Kimberley Jones-Mbuyi arising out of Ms. Carter's death be compromised and settled for $250,000.00, 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 claims of Kimberly Jones-Mbuyi for the sum of $250,000.00, 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 November 15, 2021, Kimberly Jones-Mbuyi and her daughter, Michaela Carter, called 911 to report that Ms. Carter's estranged husband, James Leggett, was seen with a gun outside of a relative's apartment that Ms. Carter frequented. Ms. Carter had an order of protection against Leggett. Two...
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