Spokane considers authorizing another $650K to defend city against six lawsuits

Spokane considers authorizing another $650K to defend city against six lawsuits

(The Center Square) - Facing several lawsuits, the Spokane City Council will consider authorizing another $650,000 for outside defense Monday to fight against six cases, capping the contracts at $1.63 million.

Spokane council approves another $650,000 to fight six lawsuits on Monday

Freedom of speech, expensive water, vaccine mandates and a death at the hands of police: These are a few of the things the city of Spokane is defending itself against in court.

Spokane, WA considers authorizing another $650K to defend city against six lawsuits

Facing several lawsuits, the Spokane City Council will consider authorizing another $650,000 for outside defense Monday to fight against six cases, capping the contracts at $1.63 million. From insurance disputes and a wrongful-death claim to free speech and COVID-19 vaccines, the city is embroiled in costly litigation. The Risk Management Fund is typically responsible for these...