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RS2025-1276ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims of Anas Alhams against the Metropolitan Government in the amount of $40,000.00, with said amount to be paid from the Judgments and Losses Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle the claims of Anas Alhams against the Metropolitan Government for $40,000. The payment will be made from the Judgments and Losses Fund. The resolution has passed the Metropolitan Council.

Metropolitan Council5/22/2025
47% match
RS2025-1688ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims of Lonesome Ten Miles, LLC against the Metropolitan Government in the amount of $767,500, with $600,000 to be paid from the Metro Water Services budget, fund 47410 and $167,500 to be paid from the Judgments and Losses Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle claims brought by Lonesome Ten Miles, LLC against the Metropolitan Government for a total of $767,500. The settlement will be funded with $600,000 from the Metro Water Services budget and $167,500 from the Judgments and Losses Fund. The resolution has passed all necessary approvals.

Metropolitan Council12/4/2025
47% match
RS2025-1675ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Krystyna Sweeney in the amount of $35,000, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle a personal injury claim filed by Krystyna Sweeney for the amount of $35,000. The settlement will be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund. The resolution has passed the Metropolitan Council.

Metropolitan Council11/20/2025
47% match
RS2025-1402ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to submit an offer of judgment pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 68 to compromise and settle the claims of Lonesome Ten Miles, LLC against the Metropolitan Government in the amount of $345,000, to be paid from the Metro Water Services budget, plus reasonable costs including Lonesome Ten Miles, LLC’s incurred attorneys’ fees, to be paid from the Judgments and Losses Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to submit an offer of judgment to settle claims brought by Lonesome Ten Miles, LLC against the Metropolitan Government. The settlement amount is $345,000, to be paid from the Metro Water Services budget, along with reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees to be paid from the Judgments and Losses Fund.

Metropolitan Council7/24/2025
46% match
RS2025-1274ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims of Deana Watson, as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Claude Garrett, against the Metropolitan Government’s former employees in the amount of $300,000.00, with said amount to be paid from the Judgments and Losses Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle claims brought by Deana Watson, as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Claude Garrett, against former employees of the Metropolitan Government. The settlement amount is $300,000, to be paid from the Judgments and Losses Fund. The resolution has been approved by the Metropolitan Council.

Metropolitan Council5/22/2025
46% match
RS2026-2130ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Leta R. Pitt against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $55,000, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle a personal injury claim filed by Leta R. Pitt against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $55,000, to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund. The resolution has passed all necessary approvals.

Metropolitan Council7/9/2026
46% match
RS2025-1151ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claim of Deveda Lenoir as Administrator of the Estate of SaDarion Lenoir against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $175,000.00, and that said amount be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle a claim brought by Deveda Lenoir, as Administrator of the Estate of SaDarion Lenoir, against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $175,000, to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

Metropolitan Council4/3/2025
46% match
RS2026-1847ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Stream Realty Partners against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $35,280.30 with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle a property damage claim filed by Stream Realty Partners against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $35,280.30, which will be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

Metropolitan Council3/5/2026
45% match
RS2025-1670ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Simeone Weekes in the amount of $40,000, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle the personal injury claim of Simeone Weekes for $40,000. The settlement amount will be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund. The resolution has passed all necessary approvals.

Metropolitan Council11/20/2025
45% match
RS2025-1465ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury and loss of consortium claims of Lars and Amber Gardell against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $275,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle the personal injury and loss of consortium claims brought by Lars and Amber Gardell against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $275,000, to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

Metropolitan Council8/21/2025
45% match
RS2025-1166ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the Section 1983 class action claims brought by Peyton Pratt on behalf of herself and all other similarly situated property owners against the Metropolitan Government in the amount of $1,450,250.09. The amount of $1,445,250.09 to refund all payments made under Metro Code § 15.64.035 shall be paid from Fund 47335 or Fund 47346. The amount of $5,000 for attorney’s fees shall be paid from the Judgment and Losses Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle Section 1983 class action claims brought by Peyton Pratt and similarly situated property owners against the Metropolitan Government. The settlement includes refunds for payments made under Metro Code § 15.64.035 and attorney’s fees.

Metropolitan Council4/3/2025
43% match
RS2025-1060ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to satisfy the judgment against the Criminal Court Clerk, Howard Gentry, in the amount of $193,279.92 to be paid from the Judgments and Losses fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to pay a court judgment against the Criminal Court Clerk, Howard Gentry. The payment of $193,279.92 will be made from the Judgments and Losses fund. The resolution has passed all required council processes.

Metropolitan Council2/18/2025
43% match
RS2026-1724ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims of Sasha Palmer against the Metropolitan Government in the amount of $42,500.00, with said amount to be paid from the Judgments and Losses Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle the claims of Sasha Palmer against the Metropolitan Government for $42,500. The settlement amount will be paid from the Judgments and Losses Fund. The resolution has passed all necessary approvals.

Metropolitan Council1/8/2026
43% match
RS2026-1924ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Jose Gustavo Mujica Arcos against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $74,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle a personal injury claim filed by Jose Gustavo Mujica Arcos against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $74,000, to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

Metropolitan Council4/9/2026
43% match
RS2025-1340ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Project Resources Group as subrogee of Piedmont Natural Gas against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $29,903.42 and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle a property damage claim filed by Project Resources Group, acting as subrogee for Piedmont Natural Gas, against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $29,903.42, to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

Metropolitan Council6/19/2025
43% match
RS2026-2129ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Aundra Johnson against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $50,000, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle a personal injury claim filed by Aundra Johnson against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $50,000, to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund. The resolution has passed all necessary approvals.

Metropolitan Council7/9/2026
42% match
RS2026-1902ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Government to settle opioid-related claims with Remnant Defendants.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to settle claims related to opioid litigation with a group referred to as the Remnant Defendants. The resolution formalizes the city's participation in a legal settlement addressing damages caused by opioid distribution and use. It is part of ongoing efforts to resolve opioid-related legal claims.

Metropolitan Council4/9/2026
42% match
RS2025-1127ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claim of David Hill against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $100,000, of which $47,786.00 will be paid from the Judgments and Losses fund and $52,214.00 will be paid by the Department of Water and Sewerage Services.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle the claim of David Hill against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for a total of $100,000. The settlement amount will be paid from two sources: $47,786 from the Judgments and Losses fund and $52,214 from the Department of Water and Sewerage Services.

Metropolitan Council3/20/2025
42% match
RS2025-1278ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Shantavia Fizer against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $30,000.00, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle a personal injury claim filed by Shantavia Fizer against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $30,000, to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

Metropolitan Council5/22/2025
42% match
RS2025-1316ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Lisa Bonkowski against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $157,165.44, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle a personal injury claim filed by Lisa Bonkowski against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $157,165.44, to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

Metropolitan Council6/5/2025
42% match
RS2025-1115ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims of Jennifer Parker against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $175,000.00, with said amount to be paid out of the Judgments and Losses Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle the claims of Jennifer Parker against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for $175,000. The settlement amount will be paid from the Judgments and Losses Fund. The resolution has passed all necessary approvals.

Metropolitan Council3/20/2025
42% match
RS2026-1737ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury and loss of consortium claims of Nathan Mayo and Felicia Mayo against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $450,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle personal injury and loss of consortium claims brought by Nathan Mayo and Felicia Mayo against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $450,000, to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund. The resolution finalizes the legal claims without further litigation.

Metropolitan Council1/7/2026
42% match
RS2025-1445ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claims of Wiss and Rose Jean-Philippe against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $407,333.93, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle personal injury claims filed by Wiss and Rose Jean-Philippe against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $407,333.93, to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

Metropolitan Council8/7/2025
42% match
RS2025-1654ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Charley Rodriguez against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $32,710.71, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle a property damage claim filed by Charley Rodriguez against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $32,710.71, to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

Metropolitan Council11/6/2025
42% match
RS2025-1203ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Janice Sills against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $35,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle a personal injury claim filed by Janice Sills against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $35,000, to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

Metropolitan Council4/25/2025
42% match
RS2025-1369ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Monica Bermudez against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $60,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle a personal injury claim filed by Monica Bermudez against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $60,000, to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

Metropolitan Council7/2/2025
41% match
RS2025-1588ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Thomas Harlan against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $28,677.24, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle a property damage claim filed by Thomas Harlan against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $28,677.24, which will be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

Metropolitan Council10/9/2025
41% match
RS2026-1758ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Ludlow Flats Unit Owners/O.I.C. Ludlow Flats Amended against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $82,954.90, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle a property damage claim filed by Ludlow Flats Unit Owners/O.I.C. Ludlow Flats Amended against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $82,954.90, to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

Metropolitan Council1/8/2026
41% match
RS2025-1368ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claim of Wesley Burney against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, in the amount of $300,000.00, with said amount to be paid out of the Self Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claim of Wesley Burney against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $300,000, to be paid from the Self Insured Liability Fund.

Metropolitan Council7/2/2025
41% match
RS2026-1923ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury action of Riley Olson against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $237,447.12, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Law to settle the personal injury lawsuit filed by Riley Olson against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The settlement amount is $237,447.12, to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

Metropolitan Council4/9/2026
41% match