More Lawyers, Less Public Services: The Cost of Litigation to California’s Cities and Counties
In response to the prolonged drought of revenue into public coffers due to excessive litigation, local and state governments alike have had to condense budgets year after year. This report examines the cost of verdicts, settlements and outside counsel to some of California’s largest cities and counties.
One point clear: it is unacceptable for cities and counties to continue paying out of control legal costs while vital social service and public safety programs face budget cuts.
