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Board disallows supplemental claim from attorney in sheriff investigation; supervisors debate representation rights
Summary
The Chippewa County Board moved to disallow a second notice of claim from attorney Richard Hodgson related to prior legal fees; supervisors debated whether denying the claim raises questions about representation rights and insurance coverage.
The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors voted 11-6 to disallow a second notice of claim filed by attorney Richard Hodgson that sought additional fees related to prior representation of Sheriff Travis Hakes.
The board heard that Hodgson had earlier filed a notice of claim on June 12, 2024, seeking $27,753.37 for legal services representing the sheriff related to a county investigation; that claim had been disallowed…
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