City to settle Outpatient Services East lawsuit for up to $90,000
If approved, the city would pay up to $90,000 to resolve the legal claim filed by Outpatient Services East. The settlement would be funded from the general fund.
Item #15
Regular City Council Meeting
Council to authorize fire truck price-fixing litigation
Legal & Settlements
Would allow Birmingham to pursue potential claims against fire truck makers for alleged price-fixing and anticompetitive conduct. Any recovery would reduce costs the city paid for fire equipment; outside counsel would work on contingency (up to 33% of recovery) with no cost to th
Counterparty:
fire truck manufacturers, trade associations and their executives, and any other affiliated entities
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Resolution
passed
9–0