HomeMy WebLinkAboutMO # 2091MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2091
A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRYANT LAW
CENTER P.S.C. AND FRIEDMAN, DAZZIO, ZULANAS & BOWLING, P.C.
("ATTORNEYS") FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN THE PURSUIT OF DAMAGES
INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE ILLEGAL SALE, DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING
OF OPIOIDS AND OPIOID DERIVATIVE DRUGS IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH
WHEREAS, the abuse of and addiction to opioids is a serious issue that affects
the health, social, and economic welfare of Paducah citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Paducah is a municipal corporation organized under the
laws of the State of Kentucky and as such is authorized to bring causes of action; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has been reviewing the devastation caused by
the opioid epidemic in Paducah and the Commonwealth of Kentucky and now desires to enter
into a Legal Services Agreement to pursue damages through litigation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a
Legal Services Agreement with Bryant Law Center P.S.C. and Friedman, Dazzio, Zulanas &
Bowling, P.C. ("Attorneys") for legal representation in pursuit of damages incurred as a result of
�— the illegal sale, distribution and marketing of opioids and opioid derivative drugs in the City of
Paducah.
SECTION 2. That the City of Paducah agrees to pay Attorneys for legal services
in a payment sum equal to 1/3 of the total amount recovered for disbursements due at the time of
judgment or settlement of the lawsuit with said payment being wholly contingent upon a paid
judgment or settlement. The City will not be obligated for any costs or expenses of the litigation
if there is no recovery.
SECTION 3. This Municipal Order shall be effective from and after the date of
its adoption. , A
Mayor
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Tammara S. Sanderson, City Clerk
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners April 24, 2018
Recorded by Tammara S. Sanderson, City Clerk, April 24, 2018
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