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Metro Atlanta man wins $4.3 million from Morgan & Morgan after settlement dispute
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Sam Sachs , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The firm had initially settled his case for $45,000, but he claimed he never agreed to this. A 73-year-old man received a significant payout after a dispute with his former lawyers.
A 73-year-old man received a significant payout after a dispute with his former lawyers. He had hired them after being involved in a serious vehicle accident. The man alleged that a settlement was accepted on his behalf without his approval.
This led to him taking legal action against the law firm. The firm had initially settled his case for $45,000, but he claimed he never agreed to this. The outcome of his legal action was a $4.3 million award.
Further details about the case and the dispute are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 31, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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