SUBJECT
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Authorize the filing of claim in the class action lawsuit of City of Laurel, Mississippi v. Cintas Corporations No. 2.
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DESCRIPTION
The County recently received notices that a settlement has been reached with Cintas in a class action lawsuit that alleges Cintas breached its individual agreements with OMINIA (formerly U.S. Communities) Participating Public Agencies for products that “piggyback” onto certain master agreements by invoicing Participating Public Agencies for amounts that exceeded pricing authorized under those agreements. The settlement provides cash payments equivalent to up to 5% of the total spent on Cintas products and services purchased under the local agreement which piggybacked onto the Master Agreement between April 1, 2012, and December 31, 2024. The notice provides that a Valid Claim Form must be submitted by April 1, 2025. Polk County is currently using the OMNIA “Piggyback” with Cintas and may have a claim to submit under the settlement.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the County Attorney’s Office and/or the County Manager’s Office to file a valid claim in the class action lawsuit of City of Laurel, Mississippi v. Cintas Corporations No. 2 if it is determined by the County Attorney and County Manager that Polk County meets the requirements necessary to file a claim under the class action lawsuit settlement.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Randy M. Mink, Esq., County Attorney