The Los Angeles City Council approved a second amendment to Contract No. C-140018 with Beveridge & Diamond PC, increasing the contract ceiling to $3.25 million for legal services. These legal services are related to litigation stemming from the July 11, 2021 flooding incident at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant. The amendment addresses ongoing personal injury and mass tort litigation, including cases like Mecklenburg v. Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, Abdelnur v. City of Los Angeles, Konig v. City of Los Angeles, and Ace American Insurance Co. v. City of Los Angeles. The Bureau of Sanitation (LASAN) will fund the amended contract from special funds. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended this action at its meeting on July 1, 2025, after considering a City Attorney report and public comment.