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Johnson City approves $28 million settlement to resolve class-action claims tied to Sean Williams cases
Summary
The Johnson City Commission voted Feb. 13 to approve and appropriate funds for a $28 million settlement to resolve two related class-action suits alleging failures in police response; the agreement requires court approval and includes releases and dismissals with prejudice for parts of the litigation.
The Johnson City Commission on Feb. 13 approved a settlement totaling $28,000,000 to resolve two related lawsuits that alleged the city and its officers failed to investigate or properly respond to reports of sexual exploitation and assaults, including crimes committed by Sean Williams.
City attorney Tom Seeley introduced the item and said the commission had reviewed the case and received legal advice in executive session. Lead plaintiffs’ counsel John Lakey outlined the settlement’s principal terms, saying, “The amount of the settlement, for all, for both sides of the case would be a total of $28,000,000 which would be in part covered by your liability insurer.” Lakey…
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