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Government,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Aug. 13, 2019

Judge says prima facie fraud has been shown in LA water billing case

A judge ordered the city of Los Angeles Monday to turn over documents related to a controversial $67 million water billing settlement, stating a prima facie case for fraud has been shown.

LOS ANGELES -- A judge ordered the city of Los Angeles Monday to turn over documents related to a controversial $67 million water billing settlement, stating a prima facie case for fraud has been shown.

The documents are being sought by Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLC, which as a defendant in a lawsuit by the city over implementation of the billing system, is questioning the validity of the settlement of a class action against the city ...

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