City Attorney asks Council for private session on East Valley shelter dog bite suit

The lawsuit stems from a 2020 dog bite at the East Valley Animal Shelter; Council would discuss a possible payout behind closed doors.

City Council· posted Sep 25Report

The City Attorney wants the City Council to meet privately with its lawyers about a lawsuit over a dog bite at the East Valley Animal Shelter on September 23, 2020. The office recommends the closed meeting so the Council can consider a Claims Board recommendation in the case brought by Genice Marie Horta.

What happens next

City Council to hold a closed session on the pending litigation

How the Council voted on this file
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  1. 13–0–2

    City Attorney asks Council for private session on East Valley shelter dog bite suit

    Council File 26-1364Item 29 · Oct 14 meetingAdopted in Open Session
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