Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder West, on behalf of the City Attorney, requesting permission to address national KIA Hyundai Vehicle Theft Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability 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 01-29-2024: That the City Attorney be authorized and directed to execute a retainer agreement with Keller Rohrback, L.L.P., to represent the City of Racine’s interests in KIA Hyundai-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.

Committee

Finance and Personnel Committee

Introduced

January 25, 2024

On agenda

February 6, 2024

Passed

February 6, 2024