Uhrichsville city council officially approves to repay landlords following legal battle.
After Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court ruled that registration fees collected over several years by the city was illegal a civil lawsuit was filed by two landlords.
At one point, law director Jeff Merklin was told by council to reach a settlement. He presented that number, $99,250, but at their May 28th meeting, council denied payment.
At the most recent meeting, Merklin asked for a motion.
“What I’m asking for is a check to settle that goes Pro rata to the landlords that participated in the class [action].”
Council members unanimously approved that amount and roughly 300 landlords will be recompensated.
Additionally, attorney fees are unknown at this point, but the city is expected to be presented with a final bill.
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