Legislation Details

File #: 26-0624A    Version: 1
Type: County Attorney Item Status: Regular Agenda
File created: 4/14/2026 Department: County Attorney
On agenda: 5/19/2026 Final action:
Title: Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. H.W. Lochner, Inc. - damages arising out of breach of contract.

Subject:

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Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. H.W. Lochner, Inc. - damages arising out of breach of contract.

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Recommended Action:

Recommended Action

Approval and authorization for the County Attorney to initiate litigation against Pinellas County v. H.W. Lochner, Inc.

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Strategic Priorities:

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Summary:

Summary

This case arises from H.W. Lochner Inc.’s performance or failure to perform under its Continuing Professional Services Agreement RFP (Contract No. 190-0018-CN 9SS).  Outside Counsel will be utilized for the prosecution of this action.

This authorization includes bringing suit against all defendants for all claims that are or may become necessary to fully litigate this action.

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Background Information:

The contract was awarded by the Board on January 26, 2021 under Legistar 19-1795A.

 

Fiscal Impact:

Unknown.

 

Staff Member Responsible:

Jewel White, County Attorney
Christy Donovan Pemberton, Managing Assistant County Attorney

 

Partners:

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Attachments:

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