During a closed session, City Attorney Barbara Parker proposed settling against California Waste Solutions for $200,000, but Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan suggested a drastically higher offer of $3 million.
The legal dispute has escalated over allegations that California Waste Solutions overcharged Oakland residents, leading to years of litigation that was nearing trial.
The tension in the room became evident as Kaplan’s proposed amendment caught everyone off guard, shifting the expectations of the financial resolution from a minimal payout to a significant sum.
The complexities involved with the case reflect broader issues within municipal contracts and the pressures that come with allegations of financial misconduct against city partners.
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