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Euclid law director outlines litigation, says insurer agreed to defend police‑pursuit case 'with reservation of rights'
Summary
The law department described outside‑counsel spending and a pending police pursuit case whose insurer initially denied coverage but later agreed to provide defense 'with a reservation of rights.' The department also discussed a large prior settlement and the city’s use of self‑insurance for certain liabilities.
The law department lead told the executive finance committee the office handles civil litigation, contract review and prosecution support for municipal matters and that outside counsel and specialist experts drive a sizable portion of the department’s budget.
On a high‑profile matter, the presenter described a police pursuit case that resulted in the death of a third party and noted the city’s insurer initially denied coverage. The department retained outside counsel to defend officers and to press the coverage question; the insurer subsequently…
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