Nevill v. City of Tullahoma

OPINION

FONES, Justice.

Connell D. Nevill, age 19, sustained fatal injuries as a passenger in a vehicle that was fleeing from Tullahoma Police officers at speeds approximating 100 mph when it struck a tree. This suit was brought by his parents against the City of Tullahoma and the two officers who were in the police car, David Burkhalter and William Smith.

This action was subject to the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act and after a non-jury trial the trial judge awarded plaintiffs a recovery in the sum of $130,-628.22, reduced by $25,000 received by plaintiffs in settlement of their…