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Jan. 11, 2011
Agency Defends Skyrocketing Legal Bill
At a time when local governments are gasping for cash, San Bernardino County is under fire for accruing $4.5 million in legal fees.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
When San Bernardino County's transportation planning agency agreed to pay Best, Best & Krieger $350,000 to defend it against a county lawsuit seven years ago, the issues seemed pretty cut-and-dry: County officials contended the agency should share liability for drainage problems at a real estate development near Upland.
But, at a time when local government agencies are gasping for cash,...
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