A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the lawsuit of Venson Jones against The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $100,000.00.

Whereas, Mr. Venson Jones was the driver of a van on County Hospital Road on June 27, 2000; and

Whereas, the Metropolitan Department of Public Works was performing milling operations along County Hospital Road prior to June 27, 2000; and

Whereas, the van Mr. Jones was operating punctured a tire after it ran over a gas valve box that had been exposed on the road; and

Whereas, Mr. Jones lost control of the van, and collided with an on-coming truck; and

Whereas, Mr. Jones suffered severe and permanent injuries, as well as lost wages, as a result of this accident; and

Whereas, the Mr. Jones filed a lawsuit against The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to recover for his damages; and

Whereas, the Metropolitan Department of Law believes that a settlement of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) is a fair and reasonable settlement and recommends that this claim be compromised and settled.

Now therefore, be it resolved by the Council of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County:

Section 1: That the Metropolitan Department of Law is authorized to compromise and settle the lawsuit of Venson Jones against the Metropolitan Government for the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) and that said amounts should be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

Section 2: This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage, 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:	January 15, 2002
Adopted:	January 15, 2002
Approved:	January 16, 2002
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