RESOLUTION NO. RS2013-609

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Anna Young for $26,235.13 and the property damage claim of Nationwide Insurance Company for $5,000 against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for a total of $31,235.13, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

WHEREAS, on August 16, 2009, a rotten tree struck a vehicle driven by Anna Young, resulting in personal injury to Ms. Young and property damage to her vehicle; and,

WHEREAS, after investigation, the Department of Law believes the settlement listed in Section 1 is fair and reasonable and in the best interest of the Metropolitan Government, and recommends that the claims of Anna Young and Nationwide Insurance Company be compromised and settled for a total of $31,235.13, and that this amount be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund; and,

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 Anna Young for $26,235.13 and the property damage claim of Nationwide Insurance Company for $5,000 for an amount totaling $31,235.13 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.

Sponsored by: Lonnell Matthews

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced: March 5, 2013
Adopted: March 5, 2013
Approved: March 8, 2013
By: mayor's signature

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