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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claim of Sara Shea "Sally" Davis against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $50,000, to be paid from the Judgments and Losses fund.
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WHEREAS, Sally Davis filed a lawsuit (U.S. District Court Case No. 3:17-cv-00773) against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County ("Metropolitan Government") alleging retaliation and retaliatory harassment after she filed a complaint of discrimination with Human Resources; 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 Sally Davis related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $50,000, to be paid from the Judgments and Losses 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 claim of Sally Davis for the sum of $50,000, to be paid from the Judgments and Losses 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
Sally Davis began working as a full-time employee for the Metropolitan Department of Parks and Recreation ("Parks") in 1978. By 2013, Ms. Davis held the position of Superintendent of Golf. In March 2013, two promotional Special Projects Manager position at Parks were announced: one in Revenue Producing and one in Community Recreation. Both positions were filled through one application process. Ms. Davis applied and was offered the Community Recreation position, which she accepted. She had, however...
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