Restitution

Federal Court Rules Against Technology Vendor, Orders $20 Million in Restitution for Fraudulent Misrepresentation to Fort Collins

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Fort Collins, Colorado—A federal appeals court has upheld a jury’s decision that a technology vendor misled the city in its attempts to secure a contract, ultimately ordering the company to pay nearly $20 million. The ruling follows a protracted legal battle after Fort Collins voters approved municipal broadband in 2017, leading the city to seek a provider for a utility billing system to support its new Internet services. In selecting Open International, LLC as the vendor, Fort Collins soon encountered disputes over responsibility for missed deadlines. Open claimed the city hampered progress by not providing … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Colorado’s Decision to Use Jury Award for Restitution, Sparking Controversy Over Rights and Due Process

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A federal judge in Colorado has upheld a decision allowing the state to redirect a multimillion-dollar jury award intended for a disabled man towards his outstanding restitution obligations, a ruling that has sparked debate over rights and compensation. U.S. District Judge S. Kato Crews confirmed that the Colorado Department of Corrections acted within its rights by applying more than $3.6 million awarded to Jason Brooks against his existing debt from a 2010 criminal conviction for securities fraud. The jury’s decision, which followed a finding that Brooks’ rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act were violated, … Read more

New Mexico Sues Company for Illegally Charging Veterans for Free Benefit Services, Seeks Justice and Restitution

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Las Cruces, N.M. – New Mexico’s Attorney General Raúl Torrez is taking legal action against a Las Cruces-based company, Disabled Veterans Consultants, Inc. (DVC), accusing it of illegally charging veterans for benefits consulting services that should be offered at no cost. The services, which relate to disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), are typically provided for free by federally accredited entities. The lawsuit, lodged in the Third Judicial District Court, contends that DVC engaged in practices that contravene the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act by purporting to assist veterans without the … Read more

DJ Tiësto Caught in $28 Million Tax Evasion Drama as His Attorney Faces Court Over Restitution Demands

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White Plains, NY — A high-stakes legal battle over millions in unpaid taxes saved through offshore tax shelters is underway, pitting U.S. federal prosecutors against a prominent Dutch tax attorney. The case revolves around renowned DJ Tiesto, who was reportedly saved $28 million by the elaborate schemes his tax lawyer orchestrated. The focus of the federal court arguments in White Plains is Frank Butselaar, a tax consultant who specialized in catering to Dutch celebrities and renowned for creating sophisticated tax avoidance structures. Court documents reveal that Butselaar set up a network of offshore entities that … Read more