California judge rejects $750,000 lottery claim and orders $153,200 payment
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
Judge Kevin C. Brazile rejected James Densley’s claim against the California State Lottery Commission for a $750,000 prize. State lawyers alleged that the ticket’s symbols had been rearranged; they did not directly accuse Densley of altering it. The court ordered Densley to pay $153,200 in legal costs and attorneys’ fees.
Why it matters
The ruling supports the California Lottery’s refusal to pay a disputed prize on a ticket the state alleged had been altered.