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Board signs engagement to join PFAS class-action outreach; no fee unless recovery

3080846 · April 22, 2025
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Summary

La Porte approved retaining Ice Miller to pursue potential recovery from national PFAS settlements; the city will not incur fees or expenses unless money is recovered on its behalf.

The La Porte City Board of Public Works on April 22 authorized an engagement letter with the law firm Ice Miller to participate in PFAS-related litigation and potential recovery efforts at no upfront cost to the city.

City Attorney Nick Otis explained the proposed engagement, saying Ice Miller has prior experience representing the city on insurance collection work and that the firm would not charge fees or…

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