Final approval granted in U.S. ex rel. Terry v. Wasatch Advantage Group; payments expected early April 2025

February 28, 2025

On February 5, 2025, Senior United States District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller of the Eastern District of California granted final approval of the settlement in U.S. ex rel. Terry v. Wasatch Advantage Group.  DHKL and cocounsel secured $ 5 million to reimburse over 2000 Section 8 tenants for additional fees they alleged were illegally charged, along with interest, and important protections ensuring that Section 8 tenants of Wasatch properties in California are no longer required to pay additional fees beyond their agreed-upon rent.  The Court noted the positive response from class members to the resolution of this “hard-fought and long-pending litigation.”

Class members should expect to receive payments in April 2025.  You can read the Court’s order here and learn more about the settlement here.