Livingston hires law firm to defend Gustav lawsuit
Legal Business 2012/03/12 10:45
The Livingston Parish Council is hiring private lawyers to defend the parish against a $52 million lawsuit filed by an Alabama company that spearheaded clean-up efforts after Hurricane Gustav struck in 2008.
The Advocate reports the council retained the McGlinchey, Stafford PLLC law firm to begin a preliminary review of the case.
After Gustav struck in September 2008, IED Inc. was placed in charge of clearing storm debris from Livingston Parish roads and waterways.
The council expected the Federal Emergency Management Agency to cover the costs. But after FEMA refused to pay about $52 million billed for the work, IED filed a lawsuit against the parish.
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The Advocate reports the council retained the McGlinchey, Stafford PLLC law firm to begin a preliminary review of the case.
After Gustav struck in September 2008, IED Inc. was placed in charge of clearing storm debris from Livingston Parish roads and waterways.
The council expected the Federal Emergency Management Agency to cover the costs. But after FEMA refused to pay about $52 million billed for the work, IED filed a lawsuit against the parish.
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