File #: RS2023-2230    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/22/2023 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 6/6/2023 Final action: 6/6/2023
Title: A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Mitchell Barsotti against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $170,000.00, and that said amount be paid from 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 Mitchell Barsotti against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $170,000.00, and that said amount be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on August 6, 2022, a Metro Water Services employee, while operating a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government, failed to yield to a red traffic signal at the intersection of Old Hickory Boulevard and Stone Brook Drive, striking Mitchell Barsotti's vehicle as he was attempting to make a left turn onto Old Hickory Boulevard. Mr. Barsotti sustained injuries from the collision; 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 Mitchell Barsotti related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $170,000.00, 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 Mitchell Barsotti for the sum of $170,000.00, 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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis

On August 6, 2022, a Metro Water Services ("MWS") employee was driving a Metro vehicle when he attempted to go through a red traffic signal at the intersection of Old Hickory Boulevard and Stone Brook Drive. Mitchell Barsotti driving his vehicle in the left turn lane on Stone Brook Drive proceed...

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