GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A federal judge has approved the settlement of a lawsuit regarding surveillance recordings at Green Bay City Hall.
Green Bay installed the surveillance equipment, which recorded both audio and video, in late 2021 and early 2022. A lawsuit was filed in early 2023. After a circuit court judge ordered a halt to the use of the system, the city council prohibited audio surveillance.
The city first settled with former alderman Tony Theisen for $100,000. Last week, a settlement with the state for $200,000 was announced.
According to court documents, federal Judge William Griesbach has approved the settlements, ending the case.
“Upon consideration of the Parties’ Joint Stipulation of Dismissal of All Claims, it is hereby ORDERED that the JOINT Stipulation is GRANTED, and all of Plaintiffs’ claims against Defendants shall be dismissed with prejudice, without further notice or hearing, and without costs to any party,” the order states.
