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Assistant attorney general staff briefs committee on two pension‑related court cases

Select Committee on Pensions — Executive Committee · April 21, 2026

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Summary

Kate Adams (filling in for the AG's office) updated the committee on Fowler et al v Leathers (federal case, interest‑calculation dispute; cross‑motions for summary judgment set for May 1) and Dolan v King County (Pierce County Superior Court; court rejected state's position on fee reimbursement but did not assess fees against the state).

Chair introduced a legal update from the Attorney General’s office. Kate Adams, who said she is new to pensions and representing the Left 2 board as well, summarized two ongoing matters that could affect pension liabilities.

On Fowler et al v Leathers, Adams said the case is back in federal district court and "the…

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