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City joins antitrust and lead-exposure litigation
Birmingham
Summary
The council green-lit two contingency-fee lawsuits — one against fire truck makers over alleged price-fixing, one against telecom companies over lead-sheathed cables. The city pays nothing unless there's a recovery.
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Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
No cost to the city unless there is a recovery.
✅Who benefits
City taxpayers if the suits succeed in recovering damages.
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