Garden City $1.4M Fire Fees Class Action Settlement
Class members are customers who were assessed and paid Fire Fees at any time from October 7, 2020, through the date of final approval.
Judgment and Order; approximately 27% of fire fees paid during the class period.
⏳ Claim deadline not listed here yet — confirm the official filing deadline on the settlement site before relying on it.
📄 Proof requirement not specified here — check the official site for what documentation, if any, a claim needs.
You'll go to: gardencityfirefeessettlement.com
Pending final court approval: you can file a claim now, but payments begin only after the court grants final approval (and any appeals conclude). Final approval is not guaranteed.
Who may qualify
Class members are customers who were assessed and paid Fire Fees at any time from October 7, 2020, through the date of final approval.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Important dates
- Objection deadline
- May 26, 2026 (passed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How to file this claim
- Determine whether you are a current or former customer of the Garden City Fire Protection Utility.
- If you are a current customer, no action is required — the administrator will mail your refund to your address on file after final approval.
- If you are a former customer, download the PDF claim form from the official settlement website, print it, complete it, and mail it to the settlement administrator at the address provided.
- If you believe you are eligible but did not receive a notice or are not listed as a class member, download the claim form for missing class members from the settlement website, complete it, and submit it for review.
- Mail your completed claim form to the settlement administrator as soon as possible.
Watch out for
- Former customers who do nothing will not receive a refund — you must return the completed claim form.
- No documentation needs to be submitted with the claim form, but the form itself must be mailed to the administrator.
- Refunds will not be issued until after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval — timing is uncertain.
- The pro rata payout percentage may vary depending on the final number of claims and total fees and expenses deducted.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with Terry D. Turner, Jr., Esquire via the official claim form.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Unknown.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website run by Terry D. Turner, Jr., Esquire.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Claim deadline queued for re-check
- Official claim link queued for re-check
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Eligibility summary
Class members are customers who were assessed and paid Fire Fees at any time from October 7, 2020, through the date of final approval.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
Unknown
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Final approval pending
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Judgment and Order; approximately 27% of fire fees paid during the class period.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Individual Class Member refunds will be calculated pursuant to the terms of the proposed Judgment and Order.
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Administrator
Terry D. Turner, Jr., Esquire
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
Superior Court of Chatham County, Georgia
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Objection deadline
May 26, 2026
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period start
October 7, 2020
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
SPCV-25-01358-ST
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Bobby Black v. Garden City, Georgia
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Garden City $1.4M Fire Fees Class Action settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Garden City $1.4M Fire Fees Class Action settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Terry D. Turner, Jr., Esquire under case SPCV-25-01358-ST in Superior Court of Chatham County, Georgia. File only through the official settlement website (gardencityfirefeessettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 19, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Class members are customers who were assessed and paid Fire Fees at any time from October 7, 2020, through the date of final approval.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Unknown. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Final approval pending. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Garden City $1.4M Fire Fees Class Action Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Final approval pending. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Garden City $1.4M Fire Fees Class Action Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Terry D. Turner, Jr., Esquire. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Use the official settlement administrator or government source.
Listed on the official settlement website (Terry D. Turner).
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Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 19, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 19, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.