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Perez v. City of Malibu litigation and defense of Alarcón

Summary

In closed session the council refused to defend Alarcón in the lawsuit brought by former city manager Rhonda Perez against the City of Malibu. A speaker raised allegations that information was withheld from Malibu during Perez's background check.

At a glance

Total mentions
2
Last 30 days
2

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Defense costs for the city's litigation exposure are unknown.

✅Who benefits

The city avoids funding Alarcón's individual defense.

⚠️Who could be affected

Alarcón must seek her own legal defense in the Malibu litigation.

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