Nashville Metro CouncilRS2026-1879Passed

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle personal injury claims brought by Kierra Sims and her minor child, Jazele Sampson, against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $40,000, to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund. The resolution has been passed by the Metropolitan Council.

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claims of Kierra Sims, individually and as natural parent of her minor child, Jazele Sampson, against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $40,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

Kyonzte Toombs
Introduced 3/25/2026Metropolitan CouncilResolution
→ Passed 4/7/2026

What it does

  • 1Authorization for the Department of Law to compromise and settle personal injury claims.
  • 2Settlement amount set at $40,000.
  • 3Payment to be made from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle personal injury claims brought by Kierra Sims and her minor child, Jazele Sampson, against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $40,000, to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund. The resolution has been passed by the Metropolitan Council.

Affects
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson CountyKierra SimsJazele Sampson

Legislative history

4/9/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
4/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
4/6/2026
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment
3/31/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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