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Commissioners authorize outside counsel and accept $250,000 settlement in pipeline damage case
Summary
Following executive session, the court authorized hiring outside counsel for pending cases and approved a $250,000 settlement offer related to pipeline damages to County Road Precinct 1 by Enterprise Ethane Pipeline LLC.
After an executive session, Liberty County commissioners on April 14 authorized the county attorney to negotiate retention of outside counsel to represent the county in a pending trial (cause number CV‑13‑307335) and other matters, and approved a $250,000 compromised settlement offer for damages attributed to Enterprise Ethane Pipeline LLC.
County Attorney representatives asked for permission to pursue negotiations with a proposed law firm (Olson & Olson LLP). Commissioners voted to approve negotiating and, if appropriate, splitting outside counsel costs with codefendants; the court indicated any final retention agreement would be brought back for approval.
On a separate item, the court considered a settlement offer of $250,000 to resolve damages to a county road (Precinct 1) associated with Enterprise Ethane Pipeline LLC and voted to accept the settlement; commissioners recorded the motion and approved the action.
The court directed the county attorney to continue negotiations where authorized and return to the court with any proposed fee‑sharing arrangements or final settlements for ratification.
