RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Risk Manager to execute a contract with Frankel & Goldware, LLP for defense of the County in claims for the period from January 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014 in accordance with a specified fee schedule. (100% Internal Service Trust Funds)
FISCAL IMPACT:
Legal costs are funded through the Workers’ Compensation, Liability, and Medical Malpractice Internal Trust Funds.
BACKGROUND:
Frankel & Goldware, LLP has experience and expertise in Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act cases to assist in complex ADA matters.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County will be without an attorney with experience in complex ADA matters.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None.
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