A resolution authorizing the Department of Law to compromise and settle the lawsuit of Jason Parks against Charles Rutzky in the amount of $15,000, of which the Metropolitan Government shall contribute $12,500.

Whereas, plaintiff Jason Parks is a resident of Davidson County, Tennessee; and

Whereas, Mr. Parks was involved in an altercation with three Metropolitan police officers, including Charles Rutzky, at the Music City Mix Factory; and

Whereas, resulting from this altercation, Jason Parks incurred physical injuries; and

Whereas, Jason Parks filed suit against the Metropolitan Government, Charles Rutzky, Neil Cook, and Philip N. Clark; and

Whereas, all claims have been dismissed against all defendants except Charles Rutzky; and

Whereas, Charles Rutzky is still an employee of the Metropolitan Police Department.
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 Jason Parks in the amount of ($15,000.00). Of this amount, Charles Rutzky will pay $2,500 and The Metropolitan Government shall pay $12,500 from the Judgments and Losses 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:	March 19, 2002
Adopted:	March 19, 2002
Approved:	March 25, 2002
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