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South Sioux City Council OKs Settlement Over Biogas Plant

The South Sioux City Council in Nebraska has approved payment of $500,000 to settle its part in 16 lawsuits filed against the city and a now-defunct biogas plant by homeowners who accused the plant of sending rancid fumes through the …

Missouri City Settles Part in Suit over Black Inmate’s Death for $500K

A southeastern Missouri city has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle its part in a lawsuit brought by the family of a Black man who died in jail after having his neck pinned down for several minutes by the knee …

Sioux Falls Settles Negligence Lawsuit Filed After Child’s Drowning

The City of Sioux Falls has agreed to pay $500,000 to the mother of the 5-year-old girl who drowned in the river at Falls Park three years ago. Courtney Jayne claimed the city was negligent in the death of Maggie …

Ohio School District to Pay Nearly $500K to Settle Sex Abuse Lawsuits

A central Ohio school district has agreed to pay nearly a half-million dollars to settle lawsuits filed by families of students who were sexually abused by a teacher. The Columbus Dispatch reports that the Olentangy Local School District is paying …

Oklahoma County Settles Traffic Death Lawsuit for $500K

Oklahoma County commissioners have agreed to pay $500,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of a man killed in a traffic crash involving a sheriff’s deputy. The Oklahoman reports a judge approved the settlement last week. County commissioners …