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Ottawa County Chair Denies $4 Million Settlement Agreement, Sparks Controversy

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OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – The chair of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners has accused the local media of fabricating a $4 million settlement agreement between the board and the county’s health officer in November. However, a recent court filing disputes this claim and states that a circuit court judge found that an agreement was indeed reached and approved by a majority of board members during a closed session. The subsequent motion made by the board chair, however, was deemed too ambiguous to ratify the agreement. The settlement, which included a payment of $4 million … Read more

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

Oregon Jury Awards $85 Million to Wildfire Victims, Holding PacifiCorp Accountable

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PORTLAND, Ore. – A jury in Oregon has awarded a total of $85 million to nine victims of the devastating wildfires that swept through the state in 2020. This latest verdict is part of a series of legal actions that are likely to result in billions of dollars in liability for the utility company PacifiCorp. Nick Rosinia, an attorney representing the plaintiffs, expressed gratitude to the jury for holding PacifiCorp accountable for its actions. According to PacifiCorp, the company expects the post-verdict rulings and insurance payments to bring their share of the verdict to just … Read more

Oregon Jury Awards $85 Million to Wildfire Victims in Landmark Legal Battle Against Utility Giant

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PORTLAND, Ore. – Nine victims of the devastating wildfires that swept through Oregon in 2020 have been awarded $85 million by an Oregon jury. This verdict is the latest in a series of legal proceedings that are expected to hold utility company PacifiCorp responsible for billions of dollars in damages caused by the fires. The plaintiffs’ attorneys expressed their pride in their clients’ strength and resilience, along with gratitude for the jury holding PacifiCorp accountable. “We are so proud of the strength and resilience of our clients, and thankful to the jury for holding PacifiCorp … Read more