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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Josmar Jordan against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $21,000.00, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on May 21, 2022, Metropolitan Nashville Water Services employee, Leroy Davis, was driving southbound on Spence Lane approaching a curve in the road. At the same time, Josmar Jordan was driving northbound on Spence Lane. The two vehicles collided, causing personal injury to Mr. Jordan; 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 the personal injury claim of Josmar Jordan be compromised and settled for $21,000.00, 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 Josmar Jordan for the sum of $21,000.00 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 May 21, 2022, Josmar Jordan was driving northbound on Spence Lane. A Metro Water Services ("MWS") employee was driving southbound on Spence Lane in a Metro-owned dump truck. As both vehicles approached a curve in the roadway, Mr. Jordan's vehicle crossed into the MWS employee's lane of travel. The police report indicated that Mr. Jordan failed to keep his vehicle in the proper lane, however, the Metro employee involved failed to provide a statement and did not complete the accident form ...
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