Hire law firm to pursue LIBOR interest rate manipulation lawsuit

LIBOR LitigationContracts

In Plain English

The city will join a lawsuit against major banks that allegedly manipulated LIBOR interest rates between 2007-2014. LIBOR determines rates for many municipal loans and investments. The law firm works on contingency, meaning the city pays nothing unless they win a settlement.

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Votes

Approve consent calendar

Moved by: Councilmember RittermanSeconded by: Councilmember Butt
Passed

6 to 0

BatesAye
McLaughlinAye
BoozéAye
ButtAye
BecklesAbsent
RogersAye
RittermanAye