$1.5 million settlement of Costa v. City of Hayward
Hayward
Summary
The council settled a lawsuit against the city for $1.5 million in closed session. Hayward's $800,000 share is already budgeted in the risk fund; insurance picks up the rest.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
$800,000 from the city's risk fund, already budgeted.
Taxpayers cover the city's $800,000 share of the settlement.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — October 6, 2026
The council settled a lawsuit against the city for $1.5 million in closed session. Hayward's $800,000 share is already budgeted in the risk fund; insurance picks up the rest.
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