Casa Grande Dispatch
The Town of Florence is facing a claim from Johnson Utilities for $178,452, which alleges the company has suffered damages since “an unfounded allegation and communication” by Town Manager Brent Billingsley early this year.
The amount is equal to what the town attempted to collect from Johnson Utilities two years ago.
Johnson Utilities’ notice of claim, dated July 12, says Billingsley sent an email to a consultant for Johnson Utilities stating he was informed it was to reimburse the town for its due diligence costs as it contemplated buying Johnson Utilities in late 2013 through mid-2014. Owner George Johnson called off the negotiations and the purchase never occurred.
