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County law recommends settlement of historical claim; committee approves payment by county

Chautauqua County Audit and Control Committee · November 14, 2025
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Summary

The Audit & Control Committee approved a recommendation from the county law department to settle a sensitive claim dating to the 1970s; county counsel said the payment will be made by the county, is not covered by insurance, and followed depositions and a credibility assessment.

The Chautauqua County Audit & Control Committee on Nov. 13 approved a resolution authorizing settlement of a historical claim after the county law department recommended payment following depositions and review.

Kristen Wright of the county law department told the committee the claim was filed within an expanded New York State time window that allows certain historical claims to…

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