EC-26-225: Legal Department’s Quarterly Litigation Report for the 3rd Quarter of FY 2026 (Greater than 10,000)

Description

Legal Department’s Quarterly Litigation Report for the 3rd Quarter of FY 2026 (Greater than 10,000)

Summary

EC-26-225 is the City of Albuquerque Legal Department’s required third-quarter FY2026 litigation report, covering January 1–March 31, 2026. It informs the City Council about settlements, judgments, and case outcomes under R.O.A. §2-8-1-5. The City paid $2,329,000 in 20 settlements or judgments exceeding $10,000, including a $1.05 million Solid Waste vehicle case and $200,000 and $150,000 Police and Municipal Development matters. Four additional cases below $10,000 totaled $21,560.09, including IPRA-related claims. The report also lists numerous City victories, including dismissals, affirmed judgments, and cases resolved without City payment. It has no separate project cost or revenue source.