M.D.N.C.Litigation
Tyler Technologies agrees to $1.5 million settlement over North Carolina eCourts arrests
Tyler Technologies, the vendor behind North Carolina's eCourts court records system, has agreed to pay up to $1.5 million to settle a federal class action by people allegedly wrongly arrested or held too long because of software problems. Plaintiffs asked the Middle District of North Carolina on October 26, 2026, to approve the deal, which needs preliminary and final court approval.
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Key points
- The $1.5 million cap covers valid claims; Tyler will separately pay attorney fees, service awards and other costs.Carolina Journal
- Including fees and costs, the settlement's total value could reach $2.14 million.The Assembly
- Individual claims are capped at $5,000, with classes for wrongful arrest and detention more than six hours past release conditions.The Assembly
- Tyler does not admit wrongdoing; claims against Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden continue.The AssemblyCarolina Journal
- Tyler signed a $100 million contract in 2019 to build eCourts; the suit was filed in May 2023.The Assembly
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