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Litigation

Aug. 2, 2011

DMV settles with motorists

The California Department of Motor Vehicles will be held financially responsible for damages suffered by more than 700 motorists as a result of having their driver's licenses unlawfully suspended for operating a boat while intoxicated.


By Sean Windle


Special to the Daily Journal


LOS ANGELES - In an unprecedented case, the California Department of Motor Vehicles will be held financially responsible for damages suffered by more than 700 motorists as a result of having their driver's licenses unlawfully suspended for operating a boat while intoxicated.


Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Jane L. Johnson on Thursday gave preliminary approval for a $5.6 million settlement...

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