RESOLUTION NO. RS2013-858

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Dedrick Hardison against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $11,562.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

WHEREAS, on May 25, 2010, a pedestrian, Dedrick Hardison, was walking on a roadway in Centennial Park when a Metro Parks police officer attempted to pass him in a Metro-owned vehicle and accidently hit Mr. Hardison in the back with the passenger-side mirror causing Mr. Hardison injuries, 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 Dedrick Hardison be compromised and settled for $11,562.00, 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 Dedrick Hardison for the sum of $11,562.00 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: Ronnie Steine

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	September 17, 2013
Adopted:	September 17, 2013
Approved:	September 18, 2013
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