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Midway ISD approves contingent-fee legal agreements to join multi-district social media litigation
Summary
The Board approved a resolution and contingent-fee agreements with Thompson & Horton, Eiland & Bonnin, and O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo to pursue multi-district litigation against social media companies; Dr. Allen said there are no initial costs to the district and attorneys’ fees would be contingent on a successful outcome.
The Board voted to approve a resolution authorizing submission findings needed for a contingent-fee legal services agreement and to request expedited review by the Texas Attorney General. The resolution passed unanimously (absent Brad Alford).
Following the resolution, the Board adopted contingent-fee legal services agreements with Thompson & Horton, LLP; Eiland & Bonnin, PC; and O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC. Dr. Allen described the litigation as a multi-district class action against social media companies seeking recovery of district expenses associated with additional mental health services for students allegedly harmed by social media platforms. Dr. Allen said "there are no initial fees for the district to join" and that attorneys’ fees would be contingent upon winning the case.
The Board’s approval authorizes administration to proceed with the contingent-fee agreements and to seek any necessary expedited review by the Texas Attorney General as part of the process.
