Settlement: City to pay $100K in Williams v. Birmingham case
If approved, the city would pay $100,000 to settle a civil claim brought by Carlton Tyler Williams against the city. The settlement would use general funds.
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