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Board votes to defend former sheriff in U.S. Supreme Court petition and approves $310,000 settlement in federal lawsuit over Profile Rock Bridge removal
Summary
After an executive session, the Larimer County commissioners authorized county counsel to defend and indemnify former Sheriff Justin Smith in a U.S. Supreme Court matter (No. 25‑11) and approved a $310,000 settlement to resolve a federal lawsuit (23‑cv‑02051) alleging damages from the county’s removal of Profile Rock Bridge following 2021 flood.
The Larimer County Board of County Commissioners voted July 22 to authorize county representation for Justin Smith, in his former role as Larimer County sheriff, in a United States Supreme Court matter (case No. 25‑11). Deputy County Attorney David Averitt told the board the underlying litigation originated in Pennsylvania and involves multiple defendants; the county’s potential role relates to a claim connected to a denied concealed‑handgun permit and related…
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