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Lawsuit Concerning Debris Removal Program At Marshall Fire Dismissed

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) - A judge in Boulder County dismissed a lawsuit which questioned the Marshall Fire recovery Private Property Debris Removal program. The judge ruled Demanding Integrity in Public Spending had no standing to file the suit.

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He went on to say neither the group or anyone affiliated did not have a connection to Boulder County.

"There is no evidence that plaintiff will suffer any consequences as a result of defendants claimed violation of [the Colorado Open Meetings Law]," the judge ruled.

DIGS alleged the county violated open meetings laws when choosing a company to remove debris.

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