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Notice of a new lawsuit and defense of the same in the case of Norm Roche v. Pinellas County, Mark Woodard, Paul Sacco, and unknown John Doe(s), Commissioner(s) of Pinellas County - Circuit Civil Case No. 15-007643-CI.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
File and receipt of notice of a new lawsuit and defense of the same in the case of Norm Roche v. Pinellas County, Mark Woodard, Paul Sacco, and unknown John Doe(s), Commissioner(s) of Pinellas County - Circuit Civil Case No. 15-007643-CI.
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Strategic Plan:
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Summary:
Plaintiff Norm Roche has filed suit against the County and individually named members of County Administration regarding his unsuccessful attempt to secure County employment. The County Attorney’s Office intends to defend the County through outside counsel due to complexities surrounding a potential for conflicts. The use of the same outside counsel for the other defendants is available, subject to the Board’s consent.
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Fiscal Impact:
Unknown.
Staff Member Responsible:
James L. Bennett, County Attorney
Donald S. Crowell, Managing Assistant County Attorney
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