Fees

Verizon to Pay $100 Million Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit Over Undisclosed Fees – Check If You’re Eligible for a Payment

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New York, NY – Verizon has agreed to pay a settlement of $100 million in a class-action lawsuit that alleged the company charged undisclosed administration fees to its customers in a deceptive and unfair manner. The charges in question were issued between January 1, 2016, and November 8, 2023. Customers affected by this will have until early spring 2024 to file a claim. A class-action lawsuit involves one or more people suing on behalf of themselves and others who have similar claims. Once approved, every member of the class is awarded, except for those who … Read more

Prichard Water Board’s Appeal Denied as Judge Trims Bank’s Legal Fees

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MOBILE, Ala. – In a recent development, a judge has rejected the objection from the Prichard water board regarding the appointment of a receiver. However, the judge did reduce the legal fees for the bank involved in the case. The Prichard water board had raised concerns about the appointment of a receiver to oversee the operations of the water utility company. They argued that this move would undermine their authority in managing the board’s affairs. On the other hand, the bank involved in the case had submitted a request for higher legal fees to cover … Read more

Former M&A Partner Wins $490K in Fees and Disability Benefits Settlement against Insurance Giant

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NEW YORK (AP) — A former mergers and acquisitions partner at a prominent law firm has been awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees, costs, and interest in a disability benefits case against an insurance company. Edward Chung, a former partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, recently won a lawsuit against Provident Life & Casualty Insurance Co. In addition to receiving $20,000 in monthly disability benefits, Chung has also been granted approximately $490,000 in fees, costs, and interest. The decision was made by a Manhattan federal judge who found that Chung’s requested attorneys’ … Read more

Former Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis Ordered to Pay $260,000 in Attorney Fees for Denying Gay Couples’ Marriage Licenses

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MOREHEAD, Kentucky – Former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis has been ordered by a federal judge to pay approximately $260,000 in attorney fees and expenses to a same-sex couple she denied a marriage license to in 2015. This comes in addition to the $100,000 she was previously ordered to pay the couple in September. The couple’s attorney, Michael Gartland of DelCotto Law Group, expressed satisfaction with the ruling. Gartland has represented the couple throughout the legal proceedings, but did not comment on the latest ruling. The $260,000 amount includes payment to his law firm. Liberty … Read more