Caswell County approves retention of outside counsel for possible pending matter

The Caswell County Board of Commissioners voted to retain an outside law firm to represent the county in a possible pending legal matter.

Chair added the retention request as item 11 on the open-session agenda. Commissioner Smith moved to retain outside counsel; Commissioner Ingram seconded the motion. The board approved the retention by voice vote.

No public details were provided about the nature of the potential matter in open session. County attorney later reported on two separate cases in the district court docket and said that one matter (Public Service Company in North Carolina and Enbridge Gas) would be resolved by a voluntary dismissal because delinquent taxes on the related property had been paid; the county would be removed as a named party. The attorney said additional details on pending matters could be discussed in closed session.

The board provided direction to retain counsel; staff will proceed with the engagement and return to the board with any necessary updates.