25-784
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.
- Committee
- County Clerk
- Requested by
- Corporation Counsel
- Introduced
- November 24, 2025
- Passed
- December 23, 2025
Where it was heard
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General ServicesWatch Milwaukee County
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