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Parish approves retention of firms to pursue PFAS-related claims
Summary
St. Bernard Parish adopted an ordinance authorizing retention of multiple law firms, including Baron & Budd, to provide legal representation regarding damages associated with PFAS chemicals.
The council on April 21 adopted Ordinance (Summary No. 4350) authorizing the retention of Baron & Budd, P.C.; Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola & Taylor, LLC; Alvendia, Kelly & Demarest; and Law Offices of Dan A. Robin Jr., LLC to provide legal representation and services to St. Bernard Parish associated with damages linked to chemicals referred to as PFAS.
The vote was recorded Yeas: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, McCloskey; Chair Fred Everhardt cast his vote YEA; Amanda Mones absent. The ordinance authorizes entering into contracts with named law firms; the minutes do not list fee terms, contingency structures, or anticipated recoveries. The parish clerk’s office holds the full ordinance and the executed agreements once finalized.
