Hire law firm for $225,000 to defend 3 employment lawsuits

Employment Litigation DefenseContracts

In Plain English

The city faces 3 employee lawsuits that require outside legal defense. Liebert Cassidy Whitmore has been handling these cases but their contract expired in June. The city owes $125,000 in unpaid bills plus $100,000 for continued representation.

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Votes

Approve consent calendar

Moved by: Councilmember Johnson IIISeconded by: Vice Mayor Martinez
Passed

7 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Nathaniel BatesAye
Claudia JimenezAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Melvin WillisAye
Eduardo MartinezAye