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Staff reports lawsuit over 178 Riverside dismissed with prejudice
Summary
Staff told the commission that the lawsuit by the occupant/owner of 178 Riverside (Mister Horowitz) against the city was dismissed by summary disposition with prejudice; staff said the city may face legal-cost questions and that insurance typically handles defense costs.
Staff reported that the lawsuit concerning 178 Riverside was dismissed by summary disposition with prejudice.
A staff member said: "It was, it was a summary disposition with prejudice," and added that the defendant (the city) won at this stage. Staff explained that when a resident threatens suit, the city typically uses its insurance carrier to provide defense counsel and that recovery of legal costs is uncertain when the opposing party is self-represented.
Commissioners asked about the potential cost of that round of litigation; staff said they do not have a specific figure immediately available and that coverage and any recoveries depend on insurance and case circumstances.
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