RESOLUTION NO. RS2017-639
A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Lamar J. Murray, Sr. against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $10,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2013, Metropolitan Police Officer James Caruth, while operating a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government, struck Lamar J. Murray, Sr.’s vehicle in the rear, causing personal injury to Mr. Murray; 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 Lamar J. Murray, Sr. be compromised and settled for $10,000.00 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 claim of Lamar J. Murray, Sr. for the sum of $10,000.00 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: John Cooper
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY |
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Referred to: | Budget & Finance Committee |
Introduced: | April 4, 2017 |
Adopted: | April 4, 2017 |
Approved: | April 5, 2017 |
By: | ![]() |
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