Lexington County votes to join multi‑jurisdiction ultra‑processed food litigation

Chairman Hudson moved that Lexington County join ongoing multi‑jurisdiction ultra‑processed food litigation and approve an attorney fee agreement with the Kaski Law Firm representing UPF litigators. The motion was seconded and the clerk called the roll; the motion passed with one 'no' recorded from Councilman Bishop and affirmative votes from the remaining council members.

The council did not elaborate at length on litigation strategy during the meeting; the motion recorded on the public docket authorizes county participation and the execution of a fee agreement with outside counsel. "I move that the county join the ultra processed food litigation and approve the attorney fee agreement with UPF litigators and the Kaski Law Firm," Chairman Hudson said when offering the motion.