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Minutes show inconsistent entries on Lipitor lawsuit; one line cites $5,000, later entry says lawsuit dismissed
Summary
Jan. 13 minutes record both that the town 'will receive $5,000.00 from a lawsuit concerning Lipitor' and later note 'The lawsuit was dismissed.' The council did not record clear resolution or disbursement details in the minutes.
The council minutes contain inconsistent entries regarding a Lipitor-related legal matter. Under old business the minutes state "The city will receive $5,000.00 from a lawsuit concerning Lipitor." Later in new business the minutes note "Letter from Lawsuit. The lawsuit was dismissed." The minutes do not reconcile those two entries or record whether any funds were actually received or remitted.
Because the minutes provide both a statement of expected funds and a separate note that the lawsuit was dismissed, the record is unclear about final disposition. The council did not record a motion to accept funds or to deposit any settlement in the town account; there is no roll-call or follow-up instruction in the minutes to clarify the outcome.
