Legislation Details

File #: 26-0633A    Version: 1
Type: County Attorney Item Status: Regular Agenda
File created: 4/15/2026 Department: County Attorney
On agenda: 5/5/2026 Final action:
Title: Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. D.B.E. Management, LLC., d/b/a D.B.E. Management, Inc. - damages arising from the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act.

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Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. D.B.E. Management, LLC., d/b/a D.B.E. Management, Inc. - damages arising from the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act.

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Recommended Action:

Recommended Action

Approval and authorization for the County Attorney to initiate litigation against D.B.E. Management, LLC., d/b/a D.B.E. Management, Inc.

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Strategic Priorities:

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Summary:

Summary

This action is the result of damage caused by D.B.E. Management, LLC. while doing business as D.B.E. Management, Inc  D.B.E. Management struck and damaged a potable water line while reportedly performing work on behalf of Duke Energy.  Risk Management’s attempts to resolve this matter have been unsuccessful.

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:

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Fiscal Impact:

Unknown.

 

Staff Member Responsible:

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

 

Partners:

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