The pleadings filed in the Louisiana Attorney General's litigation against the Caddo Commission and the seven Democrat Commissioners by both sides read like a legal soap opera.
For legal eagles, its good drama to digest, discuss and debate.
For the private attorneys representing the seven Democrats and the five Republicans, its good $350 hour billing cases. Cha Ching, Cha Ching, Cha Ching.
For the Caddo taxpayers it is most likely a drain on public funds that can be much better used elsewhere. Any settlement would include the Parish paying the attorney fees which is required by Parish ordinance.
For all Louisiana taxpayers who fund the AG's office, the value of the litigation, no matter how it is resolved, is really a non-factor. Of course, many politicos say the AG should be looking for bigger fish to fry.
And at the end of the day what real impact will the final decisions in the cases have other than to maybe stop further Commission shenanigans or a majority of them. Six of the seven Democrats will most likely run for re-election next fall and perhaps whatever involvement that had in the Bernie Sander resolution caper may become a campaign issue. (One Democrat is termed out, but she may seek election to the Shreveport City Council.)
What impact, if any, of a settlement of the AG case will have on the pending litigation against Commissioner Kracman is unknown.. Kracman was sued in his individual capacity, but if he is successful his private attorney fees must be paid by the Parish.