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Hollywood authorizes city attorney to pursue tobacco‑product‑waste litigation
Summary
The commission authorized the city attorney to enter agreements and pursue litigation on tobacco product waste on a contingency-fee basis, citing city cleanup costs and naming former Congressman Kendrick Meek as an engaged figure on the issue.
The City Commission unanimously authorized the city attorney on Dec. 10 to enter into the agreements necessary to pursue litigation related to tobacco product waste — including cigarette butts and non-biodegradable filters — on a contingency-fee basis.
City Attorney told the commission the action is intended to help offset cleanup costs for tobacco waste products that have impacted city property and public areas. The attorney said the litigation would be pursued on contingency and noted former Congressman Kendrick Meek had been involved as a figurehead in outreach on the matter.
The commission voted to give the city attorney delegated authority to enter into necessary agreements; the motion passed unanimously.
What’s next: the city attorney’s office will proceed with contract negotiations and litigation steps as authorized by the commission.
