Summary
Butler County is handing over $1.2 million to settle a lawsuit over unlawful detentions, which means your tax dollars are covering the cost. It's a hefty price tag for the county's legal missteps.
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Impact analysis
Local taxpayers are footing the $1.2 million bill for this settlement instead of that money going toward community improvements.
The plaintiffs involved in the lawsuit get the payout, bringing their legal battle to a close.
Local taxpayers take the hit since their money is being used to pay off the county's legal mistake.
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$1.2 million settlement reached in class action lawsuit claiming hundreds unlawfully detained in Butler County
$1.2 million settlement reached in class action lawsuit claiming hundreds unlawfully detained in Butler County WCPO 9 News
Lawsuit over unlawful detentions in Butler County ends in $1.2M settlement
Lawsuit over unlawful detentions in Butler County ends in $1.2M settlement WLWT
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