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St. Bernard Council approves hiring of multiple firms for PFAS-related claims
Summary
The council on May 5 adopted Ordinance SBPC #2730-05-26 to retain Baron & Budd, Cossich Sumich Parsiola & Taylor, Alvendia Kelly & Demarest, and the Law Offices of Dan A. Robin Jr. to represent the parish in PFAS-related damage matters; vote recorded as adopted.
The St. Bernard Parish Council unanimously adopted Ordinance SBPC #2730-05-26 on May 5 to authorize retention of multiple law firms to provide legal representation in matters associated with chemicals referred to as "PFAS." The ordinance lists Baron & Budd, P.C.; Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola & Taylor, LLC; Alvendia, Kelly & Demarest; and the Law Offices of Dan A. Robin Jr., LLC as the firms authorized to represent the parish.
The motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Councilmember Cindi Meyer and seconded by Councilmember Ryan Randall. The minutes record the vote as Yeas: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey with the Council Chair, Fred Everhardt, Jr., casting his vote as YEA; the motion was declared adopted on May 5, 2026. The minutes do not list fees, contract terms, or budget authorizations associated with the retentions; copies of the full ordinance and related contract documentation are available at the Clerk of Council's office.
