Rising Liability and Workers' Compensation Costs
Summary
The City Attorney's office is handling a record 184 active lawsuits, driven largely by vehicle accidents and trip-and-falls, leading to massive settlements and skyrocketing insurance premiums.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Insurance premiums and large settlements cost the city millions of dollars annually.
Litigants and plaintiffs' attorneys.
Taxpayers and city departments facing tighter operational budgets.
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City insurance premiums for liability and workers' compensation have spiked by millions of dollars, putting a heavy strain on the city budget. Officials are looking into tort reform and increased safety training to help get these expenses under control.
City Council Department Budget Presentation
The City Attorney's office is handling a record 184 active lawsuits, driven largely by vehicle accidents and trip-and-falls, leading to massive settlements and skyrocketing insurance premiums.
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