Fees

Judge Criticizes Lack of Diversity in Juul Settlements as $150 Million in Attorney Fees Move Forward

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in California has granted approval for up to $150 million in attorney fees to move forward in settlements involving Juul Labs. The settlements include a $255 million class action settlement on behalf of consumers. U.S. District Judge William Orrick approved $76.5 million in fees in the class action and accepted the recommendation of a fee committee allocating common benefit funds. However, Orrick expressed concern over the lack of diversity among the lawyers involved in the Juul cases, noting that none of the 62 plaintiffs’ firms had a Black … Read more

Prince Harry Drops Libel Lawsuit Against Daily Mail Publisher, Faces Hefty Legal Fees

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LONDON – Prince Harry has decided to drop his libel lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail, Associated Newspapers Limited, over an article that was published nearly two years ago. The decision came after a pretrial ruling hinted that he might not succeed in the case. As a result, Prince Harry will now have to pay the publisher’s substantial legal fees, amounting to around 250,000 pounds ($316,000). The Duke of Sussex’s attorneys informed London’s High Court of his decision on Friday. Although the reason for Prince Harry’s withdrawal from the lawsuit has not been … Read more

Tehama County Faces Legal Battle Over Grand Jury Report on Groundwater Well Registration Fees

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RED BLUFF, Calif. — Tehama County officials have responded to the recent Grand Jury Report, stating that they are unable to comment directly on the report due to ongoing litigation. The report focused on the groundwater well registration fee in Tehama County and made several recommendations for the county’s groundwater sustainability agency. One of the key recommendations from the Grand Jury Report was the compensation of individuals who had paid the well registration fee. The report also called for the groundwater sustainability agency to find a way to repay a loan of approximately $634,000 that … Read more

Tehama County Grand Jury Report Unveils Inequitable Well Registration Fees and Funding Challenges

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Red Bluff, California – The Tehama County Grand Jury released its report on Thursday, highlighting multiple recommendations including the repayment of well registration fees and finding a solution to repay the funds borrowed from the county’s road department. The report was a culmination of investigations into the groundwater commission, revealing inconsistencies and inequities in the procedures used to assess fees and gather well data in the county. According to the grand jury, the assessment of well registration fees was deemed inequitable due to inconsistent implementation and administration. The county’s process for determining the number of … Read more