Central Alabama Water (CAW) is prepared to defend itself and its ratepayers against former Birmingham Water Works attorney Mark Parnell, as he seeks to reinstate his controversial contract and keep it in the media spotlight. The contract, which was signed the night before the new board was created, was cancelled shortly thereafter. Not mincing words, CAW attorney Jim Porter told Birmingham FOX affiliate WBRC , "Frankly, we are surprised he continues to bring attention to this issue since it reminds the public of the poor management and self-dealing that plagued the utility for decades while he served as its legal counsel."

Parnell's attorney, John Somerville, sent a request for retraction on Monday to the new CAW board and leadership, according to the CBS report. In it, Somerville refer

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