Parnell Seeks Court Action Against Water Board
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Mark Parnell, former top lawyer for Birminghams water utility, files new lawsuit against Central Alabama Water board for defamation, seeking to stop board members from blaming past leaders for utilitys problems. Parnell, who had a five-year contract worth $660,000 per year, was fired in June 2025, sparking the original dispute. His team argues that the boards public complaints are unfairly dragging his name into the issue, despite a previous settlement. The utilitys spokesman declined to comment, and Parnells attorney calls the blame incorrect, noting the state takeover caused big changes. A key example is a March statement from CEO Jeffrey Thompson, who pointed to over twenty years of financial and operations issues under prior leaders. Parnells attorney sent a demand letter but got no response, and they worry more blame could come at Fridays board meeting. The motion seeks quick court action to enforce the old agreement.
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