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Fostoria council reviews proposed PFAS legal contract after concerns about 33% contingency fee
Summary
At first reading council reviewed an ordinance authorizing the law director to contract outside counsel for PFAS litigation. Staff and members raised questions about a 33% contingency fee, typos in the retainer, and whether the city’s water tests already fall below state limits.
The Fostoria City Council at first reading reviewed an ordinance authorizing the director of law to enter a contract with outside counsel to pursue funds tied to PFAS contamination in drinking water, and council members and staff said they wanted more vetting before the city signs a contingency retainer.
The matter drew scrutiny because the firm’s contingency fee appears to be 33% of any settlement and the draft retainer included several typographical errors, prompting the director of law to recommend…
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