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Committee counsel summarizes two lawsuits that could affect pension costs

Select committee (pensions) · April 21, 2026 · Compliments of TVW.org
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Committee counsel told members that cross-motions in Fowler et al. v. Leathers are set for May 1 and that the court in Dolan v. King County ruled against the state's position on attorney-fee recovery; the latter ruling did not require the state to pay fees, counsel said.

Kate Adams, introduced herself to the committee as a new staff member who will be taking over pension legal updates and said she will furnish a written summary at the May meeting.

Adams summarized two matters the committee is tracking. She said Fowler et al. v. Leathers — pending in federal district court in the Western…

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