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flag A judge voided $300K in harassment settlements due to lack of public council approval, upholding a separate $1.6M settlement.

flag A Davenport judge ruled that $300,000 in settlements to two former employees over harassment claims are invalid because the city attorney lacked proper council approval, violating Iowa law. flag The settlements, signed in July 2023 before a closed council session, were not formally approved, making them unenforceable. flag However, a separate $1.6 million settlement with a former city administrator was upheld after council approval. flag The decision, stemming from a 2021 legal challenge, reinforces that city councils must formally approve settlements through public processes, not private negotiations. flag The city may appeal.

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