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File #: 25-784    Version: 1 Name: From the Office of Corporation Counsel requesting authorization to select and engage outside counsel on a contingency fee basis to initiate lawsuits against companies that engaged in practices which resulted in environmental contamination by use of PFAS.
Type: Resolution Status: In Committee
File created: 11/24/2025 In control: Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services
On agenda: Final action:
Title: From Corporation Counsel, the Milwaukee County Office of Corporation Counsel, requesting authorization to select and engage outside counsel on a contingency fee basis to initiate lawsuits against companies that engaged in practices which resulted in environmental contamination, such as degradation of the soil and waters of Milwaukee County by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances, as well as those companies that engage in practices that which contribute to climate change and cause Milwaukee County residents to suffer the effects of climate change.
Attachments: 1. 25-784 REPORT, 2. 25-784 RESOLUTION, 3. 25-784 FISCAL NOTE
Related files: 22-789

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From Corporation Counsel, the Milwaukee County Office of Corporation Counsel, requesting authorization to select and engage outside counsel on a contingency fee basis to initiate lawsuits against companies that engaged in practices which resulted in environmental contamination, such as degradation of the soil and waters of Milwaukee County by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances, as well as those companies that engage in practices that which contribute to climate change and cause Milwaukee County residents to suffer the effects of climate change.

 

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