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Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney, requesting permission to address national Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)-related litigation and recommend a law firm to represent the City of Racine’s interests in such litigation.
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 09-11-2023: That the City Attorney be authorized and directed to execute a retainer agreement with Napoli Shkolnik, PLLC, to represent the City of Racine’s interests in PFAS-related litigation.
Fiscal Note: There will be no out-of-pocket cost to the City of Racine. The retainer agreement provides for a contingent fee arrangement, plus actual direct costs, to be paid from any judgment or settlement.
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