Plaintiff’s Complaint alleges violations of the Federal Electronic Fund Transfers Act (15 U.S.C. § 1693(b), the Nevada Deceptive Practices Act, NRS § 598.092(8) and (14), and NRS 598.0923(3), among other laws because he is “charged” to use his own money. Upon release from custody Plaintiff and other similarly situated individuals must accept their own money confiscated at the time of arrest in the form of a pre-paid debit card that quickly deducts/charges fees for use or non-use.
After nearly three years of litigation, the Parties filed dueling motions for summary judgment, between March 2023 and April 2024. On August 26, 2024, this Court issued an Order granting in part and denying in part each of the Parties’ motions. Nevertheless, the Court held that Plaintiff’s claims against the Defendants for violation of the Electronic Funds Transfers Act (“EFTA”) §1693l-1 and the Nevada Deceptive Trade Practice Act (“NDTPA”) § 598.0923(1)(c) could proceed to trial. The Court ordered the Parties to participate in a pretrial settlement conference with the Honorable Magistrate Judge Denney. A settlement was reached during that mediation and is currently in the Notice process.
If you were incarcerated in a Nevada jail, detention center or prison, and upon release, were provided the balance of your inmate trust account with a prepaid release card, please visit https://watkinsrapidclassaction.com/ to fill out a claim form.
If you are required to receive payment in the form of a pre-paid debit card, please contact Thierman Buck, LLP immediately to discuss your rights.
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