Outside counsel for Care Center litigation defense
Summary
The county is on the losing end of a lawsuit over the Care Center, where a judge found the county liable regarding the transfer of the nursing home and its vulnerable residents. Taxpayers are now footing the bill for private law firm Harris Beach Murtha Cullina to defend the county and its manager — with no cap on fees after the $50,000 limit failed.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Impact analysis
No fee cap was adopted, so the total cost to county taxpayers from hourly legal billing is open-ended.
County officials facing the lawsuit get experienced private legal representation at public expense.
County taxpayers bear uncapped legal fees for the county's defense.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Motion Filed to Hold Sullivan County in Criminal Contempt in Care Center Closure Lawsuit
Motion Filed to Hold Sullivan County in Criminal Contempt in Care Center Closure Lawsuit Radio Catskill
Judge Finds Sullivan County Likely Violated State Law in Care Center Closure Decision
Judge Finds Sullivan County Likely Violated State Law in Care Center Closure Decision Radio Catskill
Sullivan County’s Care Center Is Closing. Residents Want Answers on How It Happened Behind Closed Doors.
Sullivan County’s Care Center Is Closing. Residents Want Answers on How It Happened Behind Closed Doors. Radio Catskill
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