The Chapman Firm is pleased to share this story about Jeff Chapman’s representation of Karnes County in the negotiation of a contract involving issues of sovereign immunity, indemnity, and exposure to civil rights lawsuits resulting from the operation of an immigration detention facility.
Commissioners Want Prison Contract Modified
The County’s primary concerns were exposure to liability from lawsuits and potential damages for breach of contract. Jeff Chapman addressed the commissioner’s court about the indemnity obligations and sovereign immunity. The commissioners asked the firm to renegotiate part of the terms of the contract to provide more favorable terms and protection of the county.