Title
Vote on a request to approve $530.45 Stericycle, Inc., overcharge settlement refund.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve $530.45 Stericycle, Inc. overcharge settlement refund.
Introduction & Background: The State of North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division, reached a settlement with Stericycle, Inc., for systematically and improperly, increased prices for its medical waste disposal services, resulting in the overcharging of educational institutions, governmental agencies, and other public entities throughout the country until mid-2014.
Discussion & Analysis: Evidence produced during this multistate litigation indicated that Chatham County Health Department was among those impacted by the overcharges. Detailed billing records examined in connection with the litigation revealed that the amount overcharged for account number 8008917 under billing name Chatham County Health Department is $530.45.
Budgetary Impact: No Local Funding Requested.
Recommendation: Vote on a request to approve $530.45 Stericycle, Inc., overcharge settlement refund.