RESOLUTION NO. RS2013-741

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Margaret Yoste against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $196,056.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

WHEREAS, on July 18, 2009, Margaret Yoste was injured when the tire of her bicycle became lodged in a storm grate on Third Avenue North near the intersection of Third Avenue North and Deaderick Street resulting in personal injuries to Ms. Yoste; 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 Margaret Yoste be compromised and settled for $196,056.00, 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 Margaret Yoste for the sum of $196,056.00 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.

Sponsored by: Lonnell Matthews

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	June 18, 2013
Adopted:	June 18, 2013
Approved:	June 19, 2013
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