Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Ocala council approves settlement in Rojas v. City of Ocala, plaintiffs relinquish claim to attorneys’ fees
Summary
Council approved a settlement in the long-running Rojas v. City of Ocala case that ends the city's current appeal in exchange for plaintiffs waiving any claim to attorney's fees, city attorney said.
The Ocala City Council voted May 20, 2025, to approve a proposed settlement in Rojas v. City of Ocala, a long-running case arising from a 2014 prayer vigil. City Attorney Will Sexton presented the settlement to the council and recommended approval.
Sexton summarized the negotiated terms: in exchange for the city dropping its current appeal and agreeing not to appeal that decision in the future, the plaintiffs will waive any…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
