Government,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Sep. 30, 2019
LA’s reasons for dismissing billing lawsuit questioned
The city of Los Angeles’ decision to dismiss its lawsuit against Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLC over a faulty utility billing system is an attempt to avoid political backlash and has nothing to do with the merits of the case, opposing attorneys said Friday, reacting to the sudden attempt to end a years-long litigation.
The city of Los Angeles’ decision to dismiss its lawsuit against Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLC over a faulty utility billing system is an attempt to avoid political backlash and has nothing to do with the merits of the case, opposing attorneys said Friday, reacting to the sudden attempt to end a years-long litigation.
Some attorneys commenting on the developments questioned the city attorney’s motives in dismissing the case and sugges...
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