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Council approves settlements in two lawsuits totaling $700,106.50 after executive session
Summary
Following an executive session, the Metropolitan Council approved settlements in two matters: Leroy Tenhardt et al. v. City of Baton Rouge (consolidated with Nicole Smith) for $625,000, and Tynesha Lanes v. Department of Public Works for $75,106.50.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council approved two legal settlements during the June 11 meeting following an executive session discussing litigation strategy.
Item 72 authorized settlement of the consolidated matters captioned Leroy Tenhardt et al. v. City of Baton Rouge (consolidated with Nicole Smith et al.) in the amount of $625,000, with funds appropriated for that purpose. The council moved into executive session to discuss litigation strategy and subsequently returned to open session; Councilman Dunn Jr. moved approval and Councilman Hurst seconded. The motion carried following a recorded vote on the council's voting machines.
Item 73 authorized settlement of Tynesha Lanes v. Department of Public Works et al. in the amount of $75,106.50 (settlement $75,000 plus court costs $106.50), with appropriation of the funds for that purpose. Councilman Hurst moved the item and Councilman Dunn Jr. seconded; the motion carried after a recorded vote on the machines; the clerk announced the motion carried.
The council placed both items on the agenda and used an executive session (Item 72) before voting on the consolidated Tenhardt/Smith settlement. Specific litigation details, case facts and supporting legal analysis were discussed in executive session and are not part of the public transcript; the public record reflects the settlement amounts and formal votes to approve appropriation for settlement.
