At its July 17, 2018 meeting, the Huntington Town Board entered into a mediation agreement to resolve the LIPA lawsuit.
The Town entered into a non-binding mediation agreement with Marty F. Scheinman, Esq., to end the costly LIPA litigation, a measure sponsored by Councilman Eugene Cook.
“At the July 17, 2018 Town Board meeting, I was proud to sponsor a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to execute a mediation agreement with Marty F. Scheinman, Esq. This resolution is important to the Northport Power Plant litigation as it brings to the table all parties including LIPA and National Grid for non-binding mediation. Marty F. Scheinman has arbitrated over 18,000 disputes throughout the U.S. in various industries including: Power, Utilities, Maritime, Nuclear Energy, and Government Services. Mr. Scheinman has proven himself to be an experienced professional who mediated the largest commercial dispute in the history of NYS Court System,” stated Councilman Eugene Cook.
Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci added: “We are exhausting all viable options. Mr. Scheinman is a highly qualified mediator and the Town Attorney agrees that the assistance of a neutral third party may help us resolve this case and put an end to this costly litigation to the benefit of Huntington’s taxpayers. It is non-binding, so we can continue litigation if necessary.”
Marty F. Scheinman, Esq., is a seasoned arbitrator who has handled over 18,000 disputes across the United States in various industries since 1978, including high profile disputes involving celebrities, athletes, and elected officials, including the largest commercial dispute in the history of the New York State Court System.
The Town will share the costs of the mediation with the Northport-East Northport Union-Free School District, the Long Island Power Authority, and National Grid at the rate of $1,150 per hour, plus all out of pocket expenses.
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