Arizona Republic reviews the budget-busting feuding between former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and Sheriff Joe Arpaio on one side and Maricopa County judges, supervisors and other officials on the other side.  To date, notices of claims for damages exceeding $56 million have been filed with Maricopa County by people who claim that action taken by county officials has caused them to be harmed.  As of June 15, 2010, Maricopa County has wasted over $3.2 million for legal feed, audits and searching county offices for bugs (listening devices).

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  3. The Maricopa County Courthouse War
  4. Claims vs. Maricopa County Cost Taxpayers $71 Million
  5. Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to Hire Uber-Arbitrator for Claims Against Sheriff, Ex-County Attorney
  6. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Intends to Sue County Over Lawsuit Brought by County Attorney
  7. Maricopa County Braces for Legal Actions Over Investigations by Andrew Thomas, Joe Arpaio
  8. First Settlement Paid To End Maricopa County In Fighting
  9. Maricopa County Sued For Access to Records
  10. Supervisor Wilcox Demands $4.75M for Arpaio Action