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Council authorizes additional legal spending; staff says court denied class certification and matter is on appeal

5766452 · February 17, 2025
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Summary

Council approved emergency funding for outside counsel in a class-action matter; staff told the council the trial court denied class certification and the plaintiffs have appealed, and council was told class counsel has billed about $170,000 to date.

Lorain City Council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance authorizing additional funds for outside counsel handling a class-action matter involving the city. Council members suspended the three-reading rule to allow immediate passage.

Council member Miss Carter asked how much had been spent on legal services to date. A staff member deferred to the auditor for an…

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