RESOLUTION NO. RS2016-109

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claim of Genaro Navarro Pascual against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $200,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

WHEREAS, on October 27, 2013, Mr. Pascual was injured when Detective Charles McEachron’s weapon accidentally discharged during Mr. Pascual’s arrest; 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 interests of the Metropolitan Government, and recommends that any and all claims or causes of action brought or that could have been brought by Genaro Navarro Pascual related to the events detailed above, be compromised and settled for $200,000.00, 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 Genaro Navarro Pascual for the sum of $200,000.00 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

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced: February 2, 2016
Adopted: February 2, 2016
Approved: February 5, 2016
By: Mayor's signature

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