Metro Clerk

Resolution RS2019-1733

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Germeen Yaacob against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $20.000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

WHEREAS, on October 6, 2016, Germeen Yaacob was injured in an automobile accident caused by a Metropolitan Nashville Water Services employee who failed to yield to Ms. Yaacob’s vehicle upon entering the Eighth Avenue roundabout, causing personal injury to Ms. Yaacob; 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 Germeen Yaacob be compromised and settled for $20,000.00, 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 Germeen Yaacob for the sum of $20,000.00 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.