HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 14_legal defense Keith Trujillo_25 cv 603 jdr jfjCITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
RESOLUTION NO.2026-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA,
RETAINING LEGAL SERVICES TO DEFEND, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A LEGAL
DEFENSE FOR, OFFICER KEITH TRUJILLO, RELATED TO HIS EMPLOYMENT WITH THE
OWASSO POLICE DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, Officer Keith Trujillo, employed by the Owasso Police Department, has been
named in a lawsuit styled as 25-cv-603-JDR-JFJ. Laura Lively, a/k/a Laura L Lively. f/k/a Laura
Walker and Laura L. Walker v. Keith Truiillo, alleging violations of constitutional rights, civil liberties,
and deprivation of rights under color of law;
WHEREAS, Officer Keith Trujillo is required to respond to and defend the lawsuit filed by
Plaintiff, and is required to assert all claims he may have related to the issues raised by Plaintiff in
this action;
WHEREAS, approval of this Resolution is in the best interest of the residents of the City of
Owasso.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, as
follows:
Thomas A. LeBlanc of the firm Best & Sharp, and his associates, are retained by the City to
provide legal representation for Officer Keith Trujillo in the case of Laura Lively, a/k/a Laura L
Lively, f/k/a Laura Walker and Laura L. Walker v. Keith Trujillo, Case No. 25-cv-603-JDR-JFJ.
ATTEST:
M. Stevens,/City Clerk
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this 41h day of August, 2026.
Mayor
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Julie Trout Lombardi, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Resolution 2026-14, retaining legal services to defend Officer Keith Trujillo and
authorization for payment of a legal defense for Officer Keith Trujillo in the
litigation styled Laura Lively, a/k/a Laura L Lively, t/k/a Laura Walker and Laura L.
Walker v. Keith Truiillo, 25-cv-603-JDR-JFJ
DATE: July 30, 2026
BACKGROUND:
On July 9, 2025, a lawsuit was filed by Plaintiff in the Federal Court, United States District Court for
the Northern District of Oklahoma against Officer Keith Trujillo, employed by the Owasso Police
Department, alleging violations of constitutional rights and civil liberties, and deprivation of rights
under color of law. Service of process was made upon Officer Trujillo on or about July 15, 2026,
and an Answer to the Plaintiff's Petition is due to be filed by the City within twenty (20) days.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 2026-14, retaining Thomas A. LeBlanc and
his firm, Best & Sharp,. to defend Officer Trujillo, and further authorizing payment for a legal
defense, for Officer Trujillo in the litigation styled Laura Lively, a/k/a Laura L Lively, f/k/a Laura
Walker and Laura L Walker v. Keith Truiillo, 25-cy7603-JDR-JFJ, Federal Court - United States
District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma.
ATTACHMENT:
Proposed Resolution 2026-14