Fort Pierce commissioners reject lawsuit settlement over Little Jim Bait & Tackle waterfront dispute

Commissioners reject Little Jim lawsuit settlement

FORT PIERCE – Fort Pierce city commissioners Monday declined to support a city charter amendment proposed to settle a citizen-led lawsuit over the handling of a Little Jim Bait and Tackle lease.

Fort Pierce commissioners reject lawsuit settlement over Little Jim Bait & Tackle waterfront dispute

Fort Pierce city commissioners voted unanimously Monday night to reject a settlement offer in a lawsuit alleging years of waterfront mismanagement tied to historic restaurant Little Jim Bait & Tackle.Plaintiff Kevin Keene said he will continue to pursue litigation against the city following the vote.The city has filed a motion to dismiss Keene's amended complaint.WATCH PREVIOUS: Fort Pierce weighing settlement in lawsuit over Little Jim Bait & T…