Commissioners moved into the private meeting Monday evening under the legal exception allowing confidential consultation with the city attorney regarding pending or potential litigation.
No additional details have been released yet.
Total Legal Spending to Date for the Cozy Inn Lawsuit
City of Salina – Vendor Breakdown
Based on the full invoice report provided by the City, here is the complete cost summary for all outside legal counsel and related services associated with the Cozy Inn litigation:
Legal Vendors and Totals Paid
| Vendor | Total Paid |
|---|---|
| Fairfield & Woods (primary litigation counsel) | $609,085.81 |
| Clark, Mize & Linville | $46,707.54 |
| White & Smith, LLC | $34,661.65 |
| Appino & Biggs (transcripts) | $12,194.40 |
| U.S. Legal Support | $2,041.45 |
Grand Total Spent So Far
$704,690.85
Summary
To date, the City of Salina has spent $704,690.85 on the Cozy Inn lawsuit, according to itemized invoices released through a records request. The largest share of the cost, $609,085.81, has gone to Fairfield & Woods, the Denver-based firm serving as the city’s primary litigation counsel. Additional local and specialized firms, including Clark, Mize & Linville and White & Smith, have billed for supporting work, along with transcript and records services from Appino & Biggs and U.S. Legal Support.
City of Salina – Cozy Inn Lawsuit: Cost by Month
| Month | Total Legal Spending |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,593.00 |
| June 2024 | $101,459.50 |
| July 2024 | $44,640.60 |
| August 2024 | $1,464.20 |
| September 2024 | $99,855.10 |
| October 2024 | $59,671.11 |
| November 2024 | $1,473.05 |
| December 2024 | $91,643.65 |
| February 2025 | $28,551.20 |
| March 2025 | $96,125.00 |
| April 2025 | $35,566.16 |
| May 2025 | $42.00 |
| June 2025 | $8,377.83 |
| July 2025 | $8,742.50 |
| August 2025 | $8,309.00 |
| September 2025 | $416,903.50 |
| October 2025 | $4,085.50 |
| November 2025 | $189.00 |
