A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims of Quinten Crawford, Lencoya Crawford, Shawn Mitchell and Coleshawn Mitchell against The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $57,000.00, and directing that this amount be paid from the Self Insured Liability Account.

Whereas, on January 22, 2001, the members of the Crawford family, parents Quinten and Lencoya Crawford; 7-year old daughter Coleshawn Mitchell; and 5-year old son Shawn Mitchell, were traveling on Gallatin Road and were struck and injured by a vehicle being pursued by a Metropolitan police officer; and

Whereas, a lawsuit was filed in the First Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee; and

Whereas, after investigation, the Department of Law believes the settlement amount of $57,000.00 is fair and reasonable and will be distributed as follows:

Quinten Crawford $ 1,000
Lencoya Crawford $11,000
Coleshawn Mitchell $ 5,000
Shawn Mitchell $40,000

Whereas, the Department of Law will seek approval of the settlement of the minor's claims from the presiding judge once the settlement is approved by Council; and

Whereas, the Department of Law recommends that this case be compromised and settled and that the amount of $57,000.00 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 Department of Law is authorized to compromise and settle the lawsuit of Quinten Crawford, et.al. v. Metropolitan Government, et al., No. 01C-552 for the sum of $57,000.00, and directing that this amount be paid from the Self Insured Liability Account.

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.

Sponsored By: Jim Shulman

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	June 18, 2002
Adopted:	June 18, 2002
Approved:	June 21, 2002
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