RESOLUTION NO. RS2014-1183

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury and property damage claims of Hibo Gedi and Ahmad Jimale in the amount of $35,000.00, and the personal injury and property damage claims of Bounnhune Senmounnarath against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $19,000.00, and that said amounts be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

WHEREAS, on January 26, 2012, Bounnhune Senmounnarath was driving down White Bridge Road when a manhole cover came out of its rim and hit his vehicle. The cover caused him to spin into oncoming traffic and collide with a vehicle driven by Hibo Gedi and owned by Ahmad Jimale; 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; the Department of Law recommends that the personal injury and property damage claims of Hibo Gedi and Ahmad Jimale be compromised for $35,000.00, and the personal injury and property damage claims of Bounnhune Senmounnarath be compromised and settled for $19,000.00 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 and property damage claims of Hibo Gedi and Ahmad Jimale in the amount of $35,000.00 and the personal injury and property damage claim of Bounnhune Senmounnarath in the amount of $19,000.00 with said amounts 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:	August 5, 2014
Adopted:	August 5, 2014
Approved:	August 8, 2014
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