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Louisville and Jefferson County, Kentucky, authorities agreed to a $1.5 million class action settlement to resolve claims they violated ordinances by charging improper towing fees.
The settlement benefits individuals who were assessed a storage fee of $10 for each day their vehicle was stored, plus a $5 fee for each additional day after seven days their vehicle was stored, by Louisville and Jefferson County Metro Government.
According to the class action lawsuit, Louisville and Jefferson County Metro Government violated city and county ordinances by charging excessive fees to store towed vehicles. The plaintiffs in the case say they were financially injured by these unlawful fees.Â
The Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government is the government entity that controls Louisville and Jefferson County.Â
Louisville and Jefferson County authorities haven’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $1.5 million settlement to resolve the towing fees class action lawsuit.
Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive a cash payment.Â
Class members with claims from Feb. 2, 2008, to March 14, 2014, will receive a cy pres payment, and class members with claims from March 15, 2013, to March 19, 2021, will receive a cash payment.Â
Exact details of payment distribution are not available on the settlement website.Â
The deadline for exclusion and objection was May 29, 2023.
The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for July 19, 2023.
In order to receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by June 13, 2023.
Who’s Eligible
Individuals who were assessed a storage fee of $10 for each day their vehicle was stored plus a $5 fee for each additional day after seven days their vehicle was stored by Louisville and Jefferson County Metro Government
Potential Award
TBD
Proof of Purchase
N/A
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
06/13/2023
Case Name
Lott v. Louisville Metro Government, et al., Case No. 3:19-cv-00271-RGJ-CHL, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
Final Hearing
07/19/2023
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Lott v. Louisville
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration
P.O. BOX 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
833-630-4781
Class Counsel
HURT DECKARD & MAY PLLC
Defense Counsel
Michael J O’ConnellÂ
John F Carroll
JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY
Jan West
GOLDBERG & SIMPSON LLC
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