CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Clarksburg City Council voted today to approve a settlement agreement negotiated with approximately forty-four (44) firefighters employed by the Clarksburg Fire Department. Upon completion of the settlement terms, the agreement is expected to result in the dismissal of two (2) pending lawsuits filed by the firefighters, one in the Circuit Court of Harrison County, West Virginia, and one in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.

The litigation arose from an inadvertent error in the City’s calculation of the firefighters’ hourly rate of pay. The City identified the miscalculation, brought the matter to the attention of the firefighters, and thereafter corrected the error. Although the correction was made, the lawsuits remained pending until the parties were able to reach a negotiated resolution.

Through the diligent efforts of the parties and their respective counsel, the parties have reached an agreement that will bring the outstanding litigation to a conclusion. The City appreciates the professionalism of all involved in resolving this matter and looks forward to maintaining a cooperative and productive working relationship with all members of the Clarksburg Fire Department.