Wildfire Survivors Receive $62M in Landmark Jury Award – A Glimmer of Hope for Those Devastated

MILL CITY, Oregon – In a groundbreaking verdict, a jury has awarded a staggering $62 million to survivors of the devastating wildfires that ravaged this small Oregon town and surrounding areas. The verdict comes as a beacon of hope for the residents who have endured unimaginable loss and destruction. The wildfires, which occurred in 2021, left a trail of devastation in their wake, destroying homes, businesses, and natural habitats. They forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes and caused significant damage to the community’s infrastructure. The emotional and physical toll on the survivors has … Read more

Verizon Customers Could Receive Up to $100 Each in Settlement Over Monthly Charge

NEW YORK (AP) — Verizon customers in the United States could soon receive compensation of up to $100 each as part of a $100 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over the telecommunications company’s monthly “Administrative and Telco Recovery Charge.” Despite the settlement, Verizon plans to continue imposing the fee and may even raise it further. The settlement follows a lawsuit that accused Verizon of failing to adequately disclose the purpose and basis of the administrative charge, which goes toward funding regulatory compliance, taxes, and network operations. Currently, the fee stands at $3.30 per line … Read more

Todd and Julie Chrisley Receive $1 Million Settlement in Lawsuit Alleging Misconduct in Georgia Tax Investigation

Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of the reality TV show “Chrisley Knows Best,” have been awarded a $1 million settlement in a lawsuit against a Georgia tax official. The couple sued the official for investigating what they called “bogus” claims about them. Their attorney, Alex Little, described the settlement as “encouraging.” He also noted that it is unusual for one arm of the government to pay money to defendants while another arm is fighting to keep them in jail. This is in reference to Todd and Julie’s ongoing prison sentences for bank fraud and tax … Read more

Verizon Customers Poised to Receive Cash Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit

Philadelphia, PA – Verizon, the telecommunications giant, may have to pay out cash to customers as part of a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit. The settlement, which totals $100 million, aims to resolve allegations that Verizon engaged in a “deceptive scheme” by imposing an administrative fee on its customers. If approved, eligible Verizon customers who had wireless or data services with a post-paid plan between January 1, 2016, and November 8, 2023, could receive up to $100 based on the length of their subscription. The lawsuit claimed that customers were unfairly charged an … Read more