Fees

South Carolina’s Top Tourist Cities Sue Major Rental Platforms Over Unpaid Taxes and Fees

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Charleston, SC — A coalition of South Carolina’s most popular tourist cities, including Charleston, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach, has filed a lawsuit against several major online travel companies. The municipalities contend that these firms have neglected to remit local accommodation taxes and, in some instances, business license fees collected on their platforms from both rental hosts and guests. At the heart of the litigation is the allegation that these digital platforms failed to forward taxes they collected, thereby depriving the municipalities of critical revenue streams intended for local infrastructure and services. This lawsuit illustrates a … Read more

New Jersey Town Agrees to $1.9 Million Settlement Over Costly Property Fees in Landmark Class-Action Suit

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In a legal action that is drawing attention across New Jersey, Franklin Township homeowners David and Aimee Cappolina have struck a preliminary $1.9 million settlement with their local government over a contentious property registration scheme. According to the lawsuit, the township’s “Vacant and Abandoned Property Registration Program” unfairly imposed hefty fees that could climb as high as $5,000 annually on properties classified as “vacant” or “abandoned.” This often occurred following mortgage delinquencies, burdening property owners with additional financial strains. Initiated in November 2021, the class-action lawsuit targets the fee program, arguing that it places an … Read more

NYC’s Congestion Pricing Dangles in Limbo as Federal Judge Deliberates, Peak Hour Fees Could Change City Traffic

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New York, NY — With a tight deadline approaching this Sunday, New York City’s congestion pricing plan remains uncertain as a federal judge deliberates after hearing arguments on Friday. The program could alter the cost of entering Manhattan, potentially setting a precedent for urban traffic management. The congestion pricing scheme proposes $9 charges during peak hours and $2.50 during off-peak times for vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. Exemptions include peripheral highways along Manhattan’s edges and the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel. Additionally, E-Z Pass users will benefit from up to $3 discounts when entering through specific … Read more

ADP 401(k) Participants Lose Jury Trial Bid in Class Action Over Excessive Fees

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Newark, NJ — A group of over 50,000 participants in the Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP) 401(k) retirement plan recently faced a setback in their class-action lawsuit against the human resources management software company. The plaintiffs had hoped to challenge what they deemed to be undue and excessive management fees levied on their retirement investments via a jury trial. However, their request was denied on grounds that their case seeks what is legally categorized as an “equitable remedy.” The decision was handed down by Magistrate Judge José R. Almonte of the U.S. District Court for … Read more