Fighting for Fairness and Accountability
| At VPLC, litigation is a critical tool in our mission to protect the rights of low-income Virginians. We partner with private attorneys to hold business and government agencies accountable, ensuring they follow the law, act fairly, and meet their obligations to the people they serve. Virginians are often left to navigate powerful systems – lenders, utilities, and government agencies – without the protection they deserve. VPLC uses litigation to change that. Whether it’s taking on internet lenders charging 500% interest, challenging unfair power shutoffs, or defending access to public benefits, our legal efforts aim to level the playing field and create lasting change for communities across the state. |
Our Impact
$900+ Million total relief delivered through litigation
Across all nine lawsuits, consumers gained nearly a billion dollars in combined refunds and debt relief from predatory lending schemes.
$44.5 Million refunds secured in final settlement
The U.S. District Court approved payouts to borrowers harmed by illegal high-interest internet loans, bringing direct cash relief to Virginians and others across the country.
100% Affirmed gig workers win unemployment protections
The Virginia Supreme Court sided with workers, ensuring that Amazon Flex drivers and other misclassified gig workers can access unemployment benefits when they need them most.
Our Areas of Work
We help make Virginia better for low-income residents in a number of different areas.
Litigation News and Insights
Update
Class Action Settlement Provides $489 Million in Relief to Victims of Illegal Internet Payday Lenders
After three years of extensive litigation, the settlement will provide relief to approximately 555,000 consumers who were subject to illegal practices by internet payday lenders.
