Settlement

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

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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

Jonesboro Mayor’s Lawsuit Against City Council Nears Settlement

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Jonesboro, Arkansas – The lawsuit filed by Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor against the City Council in September appears to be nearing a settlement, according to Jonesboro City Attorney Winston Denmark. The lawsuit was filed on the same day that the City Council approved the appointment of attorney Tracy Lawson to conduct an independent administrative investigation into allegations raised against Sartor. The investigative report was later submitted to the City Council, and a special meeting was scheduled to release the report. However, the meeting was canceled after a temporary restraining order was signed, preventing the report … Read more

Injured Woman Takes a Stand: $4.5 Million Jury Verdict Over $100,000 Settlement Offer

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MIAMI, FLORIDA – A woman who was injured in a car accident in 2013 has been awarded a substantial jury verdict of almost $4.5 million by a Florida state court. The woman, whose name has not been disclosed, had turned down a settlement offer of $100,000 from State Farm prior to the trial. The accident, which led to the woman’s injuries, set the stage for the legal battle that ensued. The details of the crash and the extent of the woman’s injuries were not provided in the report. However, it is clear that the jury … Read more

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

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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