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Litigation and settlements items between 12 Oct 2025 and 12 Oct 2026

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  1. Mon, Oct 5 Chatham County · Board of Commissioners
    Closed session to instruct the county's attorney on handling or settling ECO TIP West LLC v. Chatham County.
  2. Wed, Sep 30 NC General Assembly · House — Session Convenes
    Creates a fast court process for property owners to remove squatters. The sheriff serves a complaint within 24 hours, a magistrate holds a hearing within 48 hours, and the occupant must leave within four hours of the order. A separate section bars local governments from regulating pet shops. Vetoed in July 2025, and t…
    Filed by Tyson, Biggs, K. Hall, and Howard. Last action: placed on the calendar for 2 September 2026. Changes Chapters 14 (criminal law) and 19A of the General Statutes.
  3. Wed, Sep 30 NC General Assembly · House — Session Convenes
    A broad set of court changes. Under it, the Chief Justice could suspend a trial judge without pay while a Judicial Standards Commission investigation is pending, on the commission's recommendation. Superior court judges from other districts would rotate into districts with a county of more than a million people. It al…
    Filed by Stevens. Last action: placed on the calendar for 2 September 2026. Changes Chapters 1, 14 (criminal law), 143B (executive organization), 163 (elections), 20 (motor vehicles), 28, 30, 31, 36C…
  4. Mon, Sep 28 Durham County · Board of County Commissioners
    26-0503 Closed Session
    A 5:30 p.m. closed session on the price and terms of a real property acquisition or an employment contract, and to consult the county attorney.
  5. Thu, Sep 24 Chatham County · Climate Change Advisory Committee
    An update on data centers and a judge's ruling, listed with two questions: what the county's response is, and the status of draft data center regulations. The agenda does not name the case.
  6. Mon, Sep 21 Chatham County · Board of Commissioners
    A closed session on ECO TIP West LLC v. Chatham County, to instruct the county's attorney on handling or settling it.
  7. Mon, Sep 21 Chatham County · Board of Commissioners
    A request from John Ruth to reopen the quasi-judicial hearing on the Lockley Holdings special use permit before the board decides it.
  8. Thu, Sep 17 City of Durham · Regular City Council Meeting
    A resolution authorizing condemnation of portions of 2538 S. Roxboro Street for the SW-45 bike and sidewalk project.
  9. Thu, Sep 17 Town of Wake Forest · Board of Adjustment
    The written order in appeal BOA-26-03, brought by Franklin Street Townes, LLC against notice of violation V-24-168. The board concludes that the approved master plan and construction drawings required a pool and clubhouse, that neither was built, that a subdivision violation exists, and that the notice met state and o…
  10. Wed, Sep 16 Town of Cary · Town Council
    A closed session on three grounds: to preserve attorney-client privilege, to prevent disclosure of privileged or confidential information under Chapter 132, and to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness or conditions of employment of one or more public officers or employees.
  11. Tue, Sep 15 Chatham County · Planning Board
    Emily Meeker, the county attorney and a partner at Poyner & Spruill, discusses the procedures the planning board observes and its role in them.
  12. Tue, Sep 15 Chatham County · Board of Commissioners
    Commissioners would go into closed session to consult with the county's attorney and give instructions on defending and possibly settling ECO TIP West LLC v. Chatham County.
  13. Mon, Sep 14 Durham County · Board of County Commissioners
    26-0478 Closed Session
    A closed session before the regular meeting to consult the county attorney under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3). The chair reported afterwards that no action was taken and direction was given to staff.
    Held; no action taken, direction given to staff.
  14. Wed, Sep 2 NC General Assembly · House — Session Convenes
    A wide court package. It changes how superior court judges are assigned in the largest districts, requiring assignments from adjacent divisions, and creates a suspension procedure for a judge under investigation where immediate harm is found. On families, it shortens adoption filing and lets records reach the Division…
    Filed by Stevens. Last action: placed on the calendar for 2 September 2026. Changes Chapters 1, 14 (criminal law), 143B (executive organization), 163 (elections), 20 (motor vehicles), 28, 30, 31, 36C…
  15. Mon, Aug 31 NC General Assembly · House — Session Convenes
    Would let a residential property owner ask a law enforcement agency to remove someone occupying the property without any legal claim to it, rather than filing an eviction case. It applies only where the occupant entered after the owner acquired the property, is not a tenant, has paid nothing toward occupancy, was told…
    Filed by Tyson, Biggs, K. Hall, and Howard. Last action: placed on the calendar for 2 September 2026. Changes Chapters 14 (criminal law) and 19A of the General Statutes.
  16. Thu, Aug 27 Town of Garner · Board of Adjustment
    Appeal of decision submitted by James P. Cauley III to accept the current conditions of the property, including site grading, fence construction, and vehicle storage use, as existing nonconformities rather than violations. The property is at 0 & 4710 Fayetteville Road, Wake County PINs 1701156642 and 1701156795.
  17. Tue, Aug 25 Town of Garner · Town Council Work Session
    Council closes the meeting to consult with the town attorney regarding litigation or settlement of a claim, under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3).
  18. Mon, Aug 24 Town of Hillsborough · Board of Commissioners
    Closed session to consult with the town attorney on economic development and potential litigation, and to discuss a possible property acquisition.
  19. Tue, Aug 18 Town of Garner · Town Council Regular Meeting
    Closed session to discuss confidential or privileged information and to consult with the town attorney on litigation or a claim settlement.
  20. Tue, Aug 18 Wake County Public School System · Board of Education Meeting
    An announcement of legal settlements, made in open session after the closed session.
  21. Mon, Aug 17 Chatham County · Board of Commissioners
  22. Mon, Aug 17 Chatham County · Board of Commissioners
  23. Tue, Aug 11 Orange County · Board of Equalization & Review
    Whether an appellant had standing to challenge assessments on properties they do not own. Eleven were brought on a claim of being aggrieved by other owners' valuations; four more on signed authorization and power of attorney forms. The county attorney presented evidence and case law from the UNC School of Government.
    Standing denied on all 15 properties; 3-0 on both motions
  24. Mon, Aug 10 Town of Hillsborough · Board of Commissioners
    Closed session to consult with the town attorney under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3).
  25. Tue, Aug 4 Town of Garner · Town Council Regular Meeting
    Closed session to consult with the town attorney on litigation or a claim settlement, and to instruct staff on a possible property acquisition.
  26. Mon, Aug 3 Chatham County Schools · Board of Education
  27. Thu, Jul 30 Chatham County · Climate Change Advisory Committee
    Landowner concerns about the proposed Enbridge gas pipeline and the legal challenges being organized.
  28. Mon, Jul 27 Chatham County · Board of Commissioners
  29. Mon, Jul 27 Chatham County · Board of Commissioners
  30. Mon, Jul 13 Town of Pittsboro · 1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)
    A request to create a staff attorney position.
  31. Mon, Jul 13 Chatham County Schools · Board of Education
  32. Mon, Jul 13 Durham County · Board of County Commissioners
    26-0376 Closed Session
    Held at 5:00 PM before the regular session.
  33. Mon, Jul 6 Chatham County · Board of Commissioners
  34. Tue, Jun 30 Town of Garner · Town Council Work Session
    Closed session to consult with the town attorney on litigation or claim settlement, and to discuss possible real estate acquisition.
  35. Mon, Jun 29 Chatham County Schools · Board of Education
  36. Thu, Jun 25 Chatham County · Climate Change Advisory Committee
    The proposed 28-mile pipeline through the county, which members connect to the data center development planned at Moncure. Affected landowners are seeking legal representation.
  37. Tue, Jun 23 Town of Apex · Town Council and advisory boards
    Expanding the definition of nonprofit to match the parks department's programme and rental pricing policy.
  38. Mon, Jun 15 Chatham County · Board of Commissioners
  39. Mon, Jun 15 Chatham County · Board of Commissioners
  40. Tue, Jun 2 Town of Holly Springs · Town Council
    closed-session Closed Session
    The council entered closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with the town attorney on Town of Holly Springs v. Lamar and NCDOT.
  41. Mon, Jun 1 Chatham County Schools · Board of Education
  42. Tue, May 26 Durham County · Board of County Commissioners
    26-0292 Closed Session
    Closed session to consult with the county attorney, including discussion of pending litigation County of Durham v. Liberty Property Limited Partnership, Iodine Propco 2021 LLC, and Wal-Mart Stores East LP.
  43. Mon, May 11 Chatham County Schools · Board of Education
  44. Thu, Apr 30 Town of Cary · Town Council
    Speaker : Lisa Glover, Town Attorney’s Office Executive Summary: Since 2021, North Carolina and other states have negotiated over $50 billion in settlements from opioid distributors, pharmacies, and other entities. Cary has, to date, participated in the settlements through a statewide Memorandum of Agreement that dire…
  45. Thu, Apr 30 Town of Cary · Town Council
    Speaker : Scot Berry, Town Manager’s Office Executive Summary: NP South Hills LLC has petitioned Council to create the South Hills Municipal Service District to foster the revitalization of an area that consists primarily of outdated and underutilized industrial, retail, and general commercial buildings. If created, a…
  46. Wed, Apr 29 Town of Chapel Hill · Town Council
    Authorising the town manager to sign the participation and release form joining the national opioid settlement with six remaining distributor defendants, which brings a one-time payment for eligible abatement and prevention.
    adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Berry, seconded by Council Member Miller-Foushee, to adopt R-4 authorizing the Town Manager to execute an agreement to participate in the National…
  47. Tue, Apr 21 Town of Wake Forest · Board of Commissioners
    Would resolve all remaining claims in the town's litigation with Schooldev; settlement terms aren't detailed in the agenda itself.
  48. Tue, Apr 21 Town of Wake Forest · Board of Commissioners
    Would add the town to a multi-jurisdiction settlement covering six remaining opioid-litigation defendants, bringing in additional remediation funds.
  49. Mon, Apr 13 Chatham County Schools · Board of Education
  50. Tue, Apr 7 Town of Garner · Town Council Regular Meeting
    Authorizes the town manager to sign onto a national opioid settlement with six regional distributors (the 'Remnant Defendants') ahead of a May 4, 2026 opt-in deadline.
  51. Tue, Apr 7 Town of Garner · Town Council Regular Meeting
    Council meets in closed session to consult with the town attorney regarding litigation or settlement of a claim, and to instruct staff on the material terms of an employment contract.
  52. Tue, Apr 7 Town of Wake Forest · Board of Commissioners Work Session
    Board meets in closed session under N.C. General Statutes 143-318.11(a)(5), covering real property matters, and 143-318.11(a)(3), to consult with the town attorney.
  53. Tue, Apr 7 Town of Fuquay-Varina · Board of Commissioners
    Closed session; no topic specified on the agenda.
  54. Tue, Mar 24 Town of Fuquay-Varina · Board of Commissioners
    Closed session; no topic specified on the agenda.
  55. Mon, Mar 23 Town of Hillsborough · Board of Commissioners
    Discussion item Litigation and settlements
  56. Thu, Mar 19 Wake County · Board of Commissioners
    Board goes into closed session; Commissioner Waters excused.
    Commissioner Thomas moved, seconded by Commissioner Stallings to go into Closed Session. The motion carried by the following vote: Unanimous. Commissioner Waters Excused Absence
  57. Mon, Mar 9 Chatham County Schools · Board of Education
  58. Mon, Mar 9 Chatham County Schools · Board of Education
    An amendment to the district's retainer agreement in the social media litigation, the coordinated case school districts have brought against social media companies.
  59. Mon, Mar 9 Town of Fuquay-Varina · Board of Commissioners
    Board enters closed session.
  60. Tue, Mar 3 Wake County Public School System · Board of Education Meeting
    An item on the harmful impact of social media on students, covering a lawsuit against social media companies.
  61. Wed, Feb 25 Town of Chapel Hill · Town Council
    Council entered closed session under the personnel evaluation and attorney-client/litigation exemptions of the open meetings law.
    entered Into closed session as authorized by General Statute Section 143-318.11 · Pass · A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Berry, seconded by Council Member Miller-Foushee, that the Council entered…
  62. Mon, Feb 16 Wake County · Board of Commissioners
    Board convenes a closed session.
  63. Mon, Feb 9 Town of Hillsborough · Board of Commissioners
    Closed session under N.C.G.S. Section 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with the town attorney on pending litigation, Corbinton Commons Association, Inc. v. McKee.
  64. Mon, Feb 9 Town of Pittsboro · 1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)
    A budget amendment for attorney fees.
  65. Mon, Feb 9 Chatham County Schools · Board of Education
  66. Thu, Feb 5 Town of Fuquay-Varina · Board of Commissioners
    Town Attorney Adcock reviewed municipal authority under GS 160A and 160D and the town's exposure to litigation risk.
  67. Tue, Feb 3 Wake County Public School System · Board of Education Meeting
    A report on the settlement of a condemnation action against a private property owner. The owner is not named here.
  68. Tue, Feb 3 Wake County Public School System · Board of Education Meeting
    Closed session to consider confidential personnel information under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) and 115C-319, and to consult the board attorney under attorney-client privilege on pending litigation. A board member asked whether he was expected to read the litigants' names aloud; the motion was amended to refer to the matter…
  69. Tue, Feb 3 Town of Garner · Town Council Special Meeting
    Council enters closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) and (a)(3) to discuss confidential information and consider a potential settlement agreement.
  70. Tue, Feb 3 Wake County Public School System · Policy Committee Meeting
    Rewrites the settlement policy: removes a sentence limiting it to personal-injury claims, lets a designated staffer sign settlement paperwork the board already approved (for example in special-education mediations), restructures the public-announcement section, and moves board reporting on settlements from quarterly t…
  71. Thu, Jan 22 Town of Cary · Town Council
    Speaker : Russ Overton, Town Manager’s Office Executive Summary: On Nov. 20, 2025, the Cary Town Council voted unanimously to immediately place the town manager on paid administrative leave, and the manager officially resigned on Dec. 13, 2025. In response to the resignation and to gain a deeper understanding of the m…
  72. Wed, Jan 21 Town of Chapel Hill · Town Council
    Council approved a settlement agreement and release in the Valentine v. Town of Chapel Hill lawsuit (21-CVS-1314) and authorized the Town Manager to execute it.
    adopted · Pass · This resolution(s) and/or ordinance(s) was adopted and/or enacted.
  73. Wed, Jan 21 Orange County · Board of Health
    Eleven measles cases statewide, all linked to the South Carolina outbreak and none in Orange County, with staff reviewing immunization records and isolation templates prepared. Two county elementary schools have low MMR coverage. No approved state budget; rescinded Medicaid rate cuts after litigation; fears Medicaid f…
  74. Tue, Jan 20 Town of Garner · Town Council Regular Meeting
    Council may enter closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with the Town Attorney regarding litigation or a potential conflict of interest.
  75. Tue, Jan 20 Chatham County · Board of Commissioners
    Closed session to consult with the county's attorney under attorney-client privilege.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner David Delaney, to go into closed session pursuant to § 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with an attorney r…
  76. Tue, Jan 20 Wake County · Board of Commissioners
    Board goes into closed session; the agenda does not state the specific statutory purpose.
  77. Tue, Jan 20 Town of Fuquay-Varina · Board of Commissioners
    Consent item authorizing condemnation of property needed for the Sanford conveyance line project.
  78. Tue, Jan 20 Town of Fuquay-Varina · Board of Commissioners
    Consent item authorizing condemnation of property needed for the Harnett County waterline project.
  79. Mon, Jan 12 Chatham County Schools · Board of Education
  80. Mon, Jan 12 Orange County · Tax Assessment Work Group
    A briefing from the county attorney's office on the statutes governing the board of equalization and review, the state Department of Revenue appeals manual, and county practice. The duty to review tax lists is separate from the appeals process; grounds for appeal are properties appraised substantially above market val…
  81. Thu, Jan 8 Town of Cary · Town Council
    Interim staff gave a manager's update touching on changes to service and budget reporting and updates to the town's website and YouTube channel.
  82. Dec 16, 2025 Town of Holly Springs · Town Council
    The council met with the town attorney to discuss an economic incentive, a real-property acquisition, and two pending lawsuits against the town, Lamar v. Town of Holly Springs and Greenhawk v. Town of Holly Springs.
  83. Dec 15, 2025 Chatham County Schools · Board of Education
  84. Dec 8, 2025 Town of Pittsboro · 1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)
    The board approved a budget amendment related to a 3M settlement as part of the consent agenda.
    Approved 4-0 on consent
  85. Dec 8, 2025 Town of Pittsboro · 1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)
    A budget amendment for the town's share of the 3M settlement over PFAS contamination.
    Approved 4-0 on consent
  86. Dec 2, 2025 Town of Holly Springs · Town Council
    The council considered a consent order resolving the Greenhawk/Ragan lawsuit against the town.
  87. Dec 2, 2025 Town of Garner · Town Council Regular Meeting
    Closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with the town attorney regarding litigation or settlement of a claim.
  88. Nov 10, 2025 Town of Holly Springs · Town Council
    The council entered closed session to consult with the town attorney on Greenhawk v. Town of Holly Springs and to discuss an economic development project.
  89. Nov 3, 2025 Chatham County Schools · Board of Education
  90. Nov 3, 2025 Durham County · Board of County Commissioners
    The board is asked to adjourn into closed session to consult with the County Attorney on Durham County v. Iodine Propco 2021 LLC and on a second attorney-client privileged matter, under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3).
  91. Oct 14, 2025 Town of Holly Springs · Town Council
    Closed session with the town attorney on three pending lawsuits: Lamar v. Town of Holly Springs, Town of Holly Springs v. Lamar, and Green Hawk v. Town of Holly Springs and McAdams.
  92. Oct 14, 2025 Town of Apex · Town Council and advisory boards
    Closed session to consult with the town attorney on pending litigation against the town, town clerk, town manager and town attorney.

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