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State of Washington v. The GEO Group, Inc.

No. 3:17-cv-05806 District · Decided Decided

Case Overview

Washington State's unjust-enrichment companion claim against GEO Group, consolidated with Nwauzor v. GEO (3:17-cv-05769-RJB). Court awarded $5.95M in unjust enrichment to the state for GEO's $1/day detainee labor program. Affirmed 9th Circuit Jan 2025.

The Conclusion

**Court awarded $5.95M in unjust enrichment damages to Washington State.** The damages addressed GEO Group's $1-per-day detainee labor program. The 9th Circuit affirmed the judgment in January 2025.

CourtU.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (Tacoma)
FiledSep 26, 2017
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Case Analysis

Overview

Washington State's unjust-enrichment companion claim against GEO Group, consolidated with Nwauzor v. GEO (3:17-cv-05769-RJB). Court awarded $5.95M in unjust enrichment to the state for GEO's $1/day detainee labor program. Affirmed 9th Circuit Jan 2025.

Conclusion

**Court awarded $5.95M in unjust enrichment damages to Washington State.** The damages addressed GEO Group's $1-per-day detainee labor program. The 9th Circuit affirmed the judgment in January 2025.

Notes

Consolidated under 3:17-cv-05769-RJB (Nwauzor). State party. $5.95M unjust enrichment award affirmed.

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