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Council votes to enter closed session citing N.C. statute to consult counsel on two pending cases

Charlotte City Council · February 10, 2025
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Summary

Council moved and approved a closed session under North Carolina law to consult with the city attorney about two pending lawsuits: Michael Krumpener v. City of Charlotte and Robert Sheridan III v. City of Charlotte.

At the close of the March 10 workshop the council approved a motion to go into closed session to consult with the city attorney under N.C. law regarding pending litigation. The mayor stated the motion would invoke N.C. Gen. Stat. A7 143-318.11(a)(3) to preserve attorney‑client privilege for the matters of Michael Krumpener v. City of Charlotte (case listed in transcript) and Robert Sheridan III v. City of Charlotte (case listed in transcript).

The motion was moved and seconded on the record; the mayor called for a vote and the motion passed by a majority of council members present.

Ending: Council recessed to closed session after taking the vote; no litigation details were discussed on the public record.

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