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WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has become involved in litigation
under the Workers' Compensation laws of the State of
Texas; and
WHEREAS, the said litigation concerns lawsuits filed by City
empioyees who are seeking to recover money damages for
alleged loss of hearing ability alleged to be the result
of employment activities experienced while employed by
the City; and
WHEREAS, the nature of the litigation is extremely complex and it
is of extraordinary importance that the City retain out-
side legal counsel with specialized knowledge and exper-
tise in medical related litigation to assist the City
Attorney on an interim basis in these disputes; and
WHEREAS, the members of the law firm of Gandy, Michener, Swindle,
Whitaker and Pratt are well recognized as having the
knowledge and expertise in the, field of medical litiga-
tion; and
WHEREAS, the law firm of Gandy, Michener, Swindle, Whitaker and
Pratt have agreed to assist and consult with the City
Attorney in the preparation and trial of said suits as
needed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That the law firm of Gandy, Michener, Swindle, Whitaker and
Pratt be retained as outside counsel pursuant to Chapter VI,
Section 3, of the City's Charter to assist the City Attorney on
an interim basis in the preparation and representation of the
City's interests in said Workers' Compensation litigation; and
SECTION 2.
That, as far as is practicable, the compensation to be paid
to said law firm for said legal services shall be initially fixed
at an amount not to exceed $ 65,000.00,
p ~ day of ,APPRO Y
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