RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1434

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Christine D. Turner against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $25,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

WHEREAS, on April 17, 2014, Christine D. Turner was walking on Church Street when she tripped over a bolt protruding from the sidewalk resulting in personal injury to Ms. Turner; 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 personal injury claim of Christine D. Turner be compromised and settled for a total of $25,000.00, 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 claim of Christine D. Turner for the sum of $25,000.00 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: Bill Pridemore

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced: April 7, 2015
Adopted: April 7, 2015
Approved: April 8, 2015
By: mayor's signature

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