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County reports settlement in Alameda County Taxpayers Association lawsuit; payment of $71,740.55 disclosed
Summary
County Counsel reported the board previously authorized settlement of trailing claims in Alameda County Taxpayers Association litigation and disclosed a final settlement payment of $71,740.55 to plaintiffs; other claims remain subject to a possible Supreme Court petition.
At the open session reconvening April 1, County Counsel reported the Board had previously authorized settlement in part of the litigation brought by the Alameda County Taxpayers Association. Counsel said the action concerned trailing claims (causes 11 and 12) and confirmed that the county will pay plaintiffs $71,740.55 as part of the settlement.
County Counsel noted that other claims in the case have been resolved to date but remain subject to a potential petition for writ of certiorari to the California Supreme Court. Counsel framed the disclosure as a requirement to inform the public about closed‑session action previously authorized by the Board.
The report was provided for public clarity; no additional action was taken on the settlement during the open meeting.
