HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 255-23 - Resolution - PFAS Litigation Participation and Engagement of Lockridge Grindal Nauen, P.L.L.P. and Napoli Shkolnic PLLC
RESOLUTION
Authorizing Participation in Pending Settlements Related to Perflouroalkyl and
Polyflouroalkyl Substances (PFAS), Asserting Claims Against PFAS Manufacturers, and
Engaging Outside Counsel to Represent the City of Rochester.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, that the Council,
with respect to the multi-district litigation known as MDL-2873 involving perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination and regulation concerns including, specifically,
the pending proposed settlements involving 3M and DuPont, hereby authorizes the following
actions to be taken:
1. Participation in Pending Settlements: The City of Rochester shall participate in the
pending settlements involving 3M and DuPont and submit all necessary materials relating
to such participation.
2. Asserting Claims Against PFAS Manufacturers: The City of Rochester shall initiate
litigation against all defendants in MDL-2873 asserting claims relating to damages the City
has incurred, or may incur in the future, caused by or arising from PFAS contamination
and may, as necessary and appropriate, assert such claims in any bankruptcy
proceedings initiated by such defendants.
3. Engaging Council: The City of Rochester shall engage the law firms of Lockridge Grindal
Nauen P.L.L.P. and Napoli Shkolnic PLLC to represent the City in connection with its
participation in the settlements involving 3M and DuPont and to initiate litigation and assert
claims on behalf of the city against all defendants in MDL-2873.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS __________ DAY OF _______________, 2023.
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PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: __________________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ______________________, 2023.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)