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Dakota County approves $1.5 million settlement in Brian Duffy case

5969342 ยท October 21, 2025

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Summary

Following a closed-session discussion, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,500,000 settlement to resolve Brian Duffy v. Dakota County et al.; the authorization passed by roll call at the public meeting.

After returning from a closed executive session, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing a $1,500,000 settlement to resolve Brian Duffy v. Dakota County et al.

The county attorney confirmed the board had concluded its closed-session discussion and presented the settlement resolution. A motion to approve the settlement was moved by Commissioner Atkins and seconded by Commissioner Droste; the board approved the resolution by roll call.

The public record at the meeting states the board "recommend[ed] a settlement approval of $1,500,000 to settle this case." The resolution authorizes payment to resolve the matter; no further public details about the factual basis of the claim or the settlement terms were disclosed at the meeting.

Board action occurred immediately after the closed-session discussion; staff indicated any recommended follow-up or implementation would be handled by the county attorney's office.