Durham board considers hiring lawyers for potential social-media claims

What happened

An October 21 addendum recommends retaining Keller Rohrback to investigate and advise Durham Unified on potential claims against social media companies, with litigation possible if the district and attorneys decide it is appropriate. The supplied records do not include minutes confirming whether the board approved the agreement.

Why it matters to families

This could lead to district legal action against social media companies; the proposed agreement says Durham would retain control of any litigation and excludes appeal fees.

The evidence

The October 21 second addendum describes an attorney engagement and contingency-fee agreement for potential claims, authorizes counsel to gather information and advise the district, and says counsel may institute proceedings at the client representative’s request if the district and attorneys consider that appropriate. The addendum recommends approval; no outcome is established in this batch.

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