REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
October 5, 2021
FROM
MICHELLE D. BLAKEMORE, County Counsel
VICTOR TORDESILLAS, Director, Department of Risk Management
SUBJECT
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Agreement with Reed Smith LLP for Specialized Legal Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Agreement with Reed Smith LLP for specialized legal services in connection with insurance recovery relating to six recent settlements for an amount not to exceed $1,250,000 for the period of October 5, 2021 through October 4, 2023 (Four votes required).
2. Authorize the County Counsel or a Principal Assistant County Counsel to amend Exhibit A to the Agreement to change or add attorneys, paralegals or other legal staff as needed.
3. Approve Waiver of Conflict of Interest that approves the waiver of an actual conflict of interest arising out of Reed Smith LLP's proposed representation of San Bernardino County and Reed Smith LLP's representation of a party adverse to the County.
4. Authorize the County Counsel or a Principal Assistant County Counsel to execute the Waiver of Conflict of Interest.
(Presenter: Michelle D. Blakemore, County Counsel, 387-5455)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The costs for the identified legal services to obtain insurance coverage are included in the Risk Management-General Liability Fund (7310004096). Sufficient appropriation and revenue are included in the 2021-22 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Legal Agreement
Approval of this item will allow the County to utilize Reed Smith LLP (Reed Smith) for legal services associated with filing litigation and pursuing insurance coverage in connection with recent litigation and/or settlements reached in the following matters:
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