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State Finance Council approves settlement in U.S. v. Kansas Department of Health and Environment after executive session
Summary
Following an executive session to consult with counsel, the State Finance Council approved a proposed tort claim settlement in the matter of United States of America v. State of Kansas, Department of Health and Environment; the vote was recorded by roll call and passed with seven votes.
The council recessed into a closed executive session to consult with counsel and outside counsel about a proposed tort claim settlement; the motion to enter the executive session specified statutory justifications under KSA that would allow the council to meet privately to preserve attorney-client privilege.
After the executive session returned to open meeting, Senator Blasey moved to approve the proposed settlement in United States of America v. State of Kansas, Department of Health and Environment. The motion was seconded and approved by roll call; the clerk recorded the motion as passing with seven votes. The council's minutes note the motion and the roll call outcome; no additional details about settlement amounts or terms were disclosed in open session.
