CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST CITY OF SHREVEPORT ON WATER METERS ENDS

John came to Shreveport in January of 1977 when he was transferred to Barksdale AFB.

He’s been active in Shreveport politics since deciding to make Shreveport his home.

John practiced law for 40 years and he now monitors local politics. He regularly attends Shreveport City Council and Caddo Parish Commission meetings.

John is published weekly in The Inquisitor, bi-monthly in The Forum News, and frequently in the Shreveport Times.

He enjoys addressing civic groups on local government issues and elections.

Dec 21

Dec 21 CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST CITY OF SHREVEPORT ON WATER METERS ENDS

John Settle

In March of 2021 a Shreveport judge awarded nearly $10 million in damages to the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit alleging the misreading and misbilling of Shreveport water customers. The ligation started in April of 2017.

In Sept, of this year the 2d Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the trial court.

The plaintiffs applied to the Louisiana Supreme Court to appeal the decision. The application was denied yesterday, Dec. 20. This action ends this litigation.

In effect the ruling by the 2d Circuit, which was upheld by the Supreme Court, means that the water meters were correctly read and correctly billed by the city of Shreveport.

Dec 21 CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST CITY OF SHREVEPORT ON WATER METERS ENDS

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Opinions & first-hand observations of John E. Settle, Jr., who attends Shreveport City Council and Caddo Parish Commission meetings, and participates in the dialogue.

Opinions & first-hand observations of *John E. Settle, Jr.**, who attends* Shreveport City Council and Caddo Parish Commission meetings, and participates in the dialogue.