Legislation Details

File #: 25-7896    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 12/1/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 12/11/2025 Final action: 12/11/2025
Title: Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Feldman & Feldman, P.C., in connection with Civil Action No. 4:24-cv-3072; D'Alessandro Chavez-Sandoval; Jantra Palmer, Individually, and as Next Friend of Alan Kerber, Deceased; Margaret Simon and Joseph Simon, Individually and as Next Friend of Victoria Simon, Deceased, and G.L., a minor; Kyle Ryker; Michael Walker; Daevion Young; and Eric Russell v. Harris County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; CAO File No. 24ADT0063.
Attachments: 1. 25-7896-Feldman Feldman 3rd Amdmt_Agmt Order_121125.pdf
Primary Department: County Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Christian D. Menefee

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Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Feldman & Feldman, P.C.

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Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Feldman & Feldman, P.C., in connection with Civil Action No. 4:24-cv-3072; D'Alessandro Chavez-Sandoval; Jantra Palmer, Individually, and as Next Friend of Alan Kerber, Deceased; Margaret Simon and Joseph Simon, Individually and as Next Friend of Victoria Simon, Deceased, and G.L., a minor; Kyle Ryker; Michael Walker; Daevion Young; and Eric Russell v. Harris County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; CAO File No. 24ADT0063.
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Background and Discussion:
Feldman & Feldman, P.C. is providing legal representation for the County Attorney's Office in Civil Action No. 4:24-cv-3072. This request would authorize an amendment to the original agreement previously approved by Commissioners Court on September 19, 2024.

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