Hire law firm Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy to file lawsuit on contingent-fee basis
In Plain English
The city plans to file a civil lawsuit but has not disclosed the target or claims. Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy will handle the case and only get paid if the city wins or settles. If approved, the city pays no upfront legal fees but gives the firm a percentage of any money recovered.
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Votes
Hold Item G-37 over for 30 days
2 to 5
Approve the agreement
Engage Chevron in mediation with understanding that if settlement not reached litigation will be filed, and contract approval take place 30 days from today if no settlement reached
5 to 2
Second substitute motion to hire the firm on a contingency basis and continue the mediation process
3 to 3
End debate
5 to 2
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