The council adopted the resolution unanimously on a motion by Councilperson Augustine, seconded by Councilperson Urpschot.
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Tallulah Falls Council joins amicus brief in Milton immunity case
The council's vote adds the town's voice to a legal fight over when cities can be sued, a question that could affect Tallulah Falls' own exposure to lawsuits.
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May 13, 2026: Resolution Authorizing Participation in an Amicus Brief in Chang v. City of Milton
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The underlying case, Chang v. City of Milton, arose after a jury awarded $35 million against the City of Milton. The Georgia Supreme Court later reversed that verdict, finding that the waiver of sovereign immunity the case relied on was not valid.
With the case back before the Georgia Court of Appeals on remand, a resolution was placed before the Tallulah Falls Town Council authorizing the town to participate in an amicus brief in the matter.
The council adopted the resolution unanimously on a motion by Councilperson Augustine, seconded by Councilperson Urpschot.
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ApprovedconfirmedResolution Authorizing Participation in an Amicus Brief in Chang v. City of Milton
a jury awarded $35 million against the City of Milton.
The Supreme Court reversed, finding the waiver of sovereign immunity relied upon was not valid
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Resolution Authorizing Participation in an Amicus Brief in Chang v. City of Milton
a jury awarded $35 million against the City of Milton. The Supreme Court reversed, finding the waiver of sovereign immunity relied upon was not valid
ApprovedunknownResolution Authorizing Participation in an Amicus Brief in Chang v. City of Milton
Motion by Councilperson Augustine, seconded by Councilperson Urpschot, to adopt the Resolution
Authorizing Participation in an Amicus Brief in
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Resolution Authorizing Participation in an Amicus Brief in Chang v. City of Milton
Motion by Councilperson Augustine, seconded by Councilperson Urpschot, to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Participation in an Amicus Brief in
Appeared on agendaproposedResolution authorizing participation in an amicus brief in Chang v. City of Milton on remand
PARTICIPATION IN AN AMICUS BRIEF IN CHANG v. CITY OF MILTON ON
REMAND BEFORE THE GEORGIA COURT OF APPEALS
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Resolution authorizing participation in an amicus brief in Chang v. City of Milton on remand
PARTICIPATION IN AN AMICUS BRIEF IN CHANG v. CITY OF MILTON ON REMAND BEFORE THE GEORGIA COURT OF APPEALS
Appeared on agendaproposedResolution Authorizing Participation in an Amicus Brief in Chang v. City of Milton
Resolution Authorizing Participation in an Amicus Brief in Chang v. City of Milton
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Resolution Authorizing Participation in an Amicus Brief in Chang v. City of Milton
Resolution Authorizing Participation in an Amicus Brief in Chang v. City of Milton
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