The City of Richmond is weighing an appeal after a federal jury found the city partially liable for the 2023 industrial fire.

During Monday night’s Richmond Common Council meeting, the Mayor’s office confirmed a jury assigned forty percent of the fault to the city. Officials noted disappointment with the verdict, highlighted a recent 2.1-million-dollar settlement resolving claims against site operators, and urged council members to coordinate with corporate counsel as they evaluate legal options and potential remediation for the former Hofco property.