Title
Consent Decree re: Gallagher & Kennedy, PA v. City of Phoenix, et al. - Citywide
Description
Authority to file consent decree for settlement between City of Phoenix and Gallagher & Kennedy, PA, No. CV-16-04447-DAE-BGM.
Report
Summary
Authority and direction to lodge with the federal district court, and seek judicial approval of a consent decree that would fully and finally resolve Superfund claims against the City of Phoenix (“City”) by Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. ("G&K"). The claims are based on alleged past releases of hazardous substances by private companies, including Honeywell International Inc., at Sky Harbor Airport. If the consent decree is approved, it would dismiss all claims against the City in exchange for a $1,250,000 payment to G&K. No funds from the City of Phoenix would be used in this settlement. Honeywell will pay 75%, or $937,500, and the former Sky Harbor insurer, USAIG, will pay 25%, or $312,500. Additional terms and conditions are contained in the consent decree.
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Responsible Department
This item is submitted by the Law Department.