Dahl Administration, LLC: Eligible Class Members can file a claim to receive payment of a portion of a $14,300,000 settlement fund.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn., Feb. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- If you paid court-imposed fees arising from a misdemeanor or traffic case in Rutherford County, and were supervised on probation by Providence Community Corrections, Inc. ("PCC") or Rutherford County, at any time from October 1, 2011 to October 5, 2017, your rights may be affected by a class action settlement.
What is this lawsuit about?
A class action civil rights lawsuit was filed against Rutherford County, Tennessee, PCC and other individual defendants relating to fees or other costs arising from misdemeanor or traffic cases in the Rutherford County courts and probation practices in Rutherford County. Defendants deny any wrongdoing or liability. The Court has not decided who is right and who is wrong. The Parties have agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainties and expenses of ongoing litigation.
What are the terms of the settlement?
Each eligible Settlement Class Member who was supervised by or paid fees to (a) PCC after October 1, 2011 or (b) Rutherford County's Probation Department in or after March 2016 solely for purposes of paying court-imposed financial obligations, and submits a valid Claim Form by April 27, 2018, will receive a portion of the $14,300,000 settlement fund as determined by the Settlement Administrator in accordance with the Settlement. Settlement Class Members will also receive injunctive relief against Rutherford County and may have their fees waived if they petition the court and earn below 125% of the federal poverty line.
How do I know if I am affected?
If you paid court-imposed fees arising from a misdemeanor or traffic case in Rutherford County, and were supervised on probation by Providence Community Corrections, Inc. ("PCC") or Rutherford County, at any time from October 1, 2011 to October 5, 2017, your rights may be affected. You may be eligible to receive a payment from the settlement fund if during the relevant time (a) you were supervised by PCC or (b) were supervised by Rutherford County between March 2016 and October 5, 2017 solely due to an inability to pay court fees and costs.
What are my legal rights?
If you stay in the Settlement Class, you will be legally bound by its terms and you will release your claims against Defendants. You will need to file a Claim Form before April 27, 2018 in order to receive the benefits of the Settlement. If you Opt Out of the Settlement Class, you will not receive benefits from the Settlement, but you will keep your rights to sue Defendants for these claims and will not be bound by the terms of the Settlement. To Opt Out, you must act before April 27, 2018. If you Object, you stay in the Settlement Class and can object to the Settlement. To object, you must act by April 27, 2018 to ensure your objection is considered by the Court. If you are a valid Settlement Class member, you have the right to enter your appearance in this matter through an attorney.
The Proposed Settlement.
The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on June 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., to determine whether the proposed settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate, and to approve requested attorneys' fees up to $1,381,115, plus reimbursement of reasonable, actual out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the litigation, and incentive awards of up to $10,000 for each of the Named Plaintiffs. The hearing is at the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee located in Room 800 at 801 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203.
How can I get more information?
For more information, including specific instructions on how to file a claim, object, Opt Out and request to speak at the hearing, as well as about the attorneys representing the class and their request for fees and costs, call 1-888-805-9120, write to: PCC Rutherford Settlement, c/o Dahl Administration LLC, PO Box 3614, Minneapolis, MN 55403-0614, or visit www.PCCRutherfordSettlement.com.
MEDIA: Kiara Pesante Haughton, Civil Rights Corps, 202-656-3183
RELATED LINKS: www.PCCRutherfordSettlement.com
SOURCE Dahl Administration, LLC
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