On April 14, 2026, the United States reached a settlement resolving allegations that ADT, LLC, the largest home security services provider in the United States, violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by imposing a 30-day notice requirement on 3,400 servicemembers who terminated their home security contracts early under the SCRA. As part of the settlement, ADT will pay $1,260,000 to compensate the servicemembers and a $79,380 civil penalty to the United States. The settlement also requires ADT to revise its policies, procedures, and training materials to prevent future SCRA violations.
Press Release - 4/14/2026
Case Document:
Settlement/Consent Decree
Georgia Professional Licensing Boards
On March 31, 2026, the United States reached a settlement agreement resolving allegations that forty-two Georgia Professional Licensing Boards violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by failing to recognize the out-of-state professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses. This settlement is the first of its kind and will provide up to $3 million in compensation to servicemembers and military spouses whose applications for licensure were improperly denied or delayed. The settlement also requires the Georgia Boards to adopt new policies that comply with the SCRA and provide a streamlined application process for servicemembers and military spouses who are already licensed in another state.
Press Release - 3/31/2026
Case Document:
Settlement/Consent Decree
United States v S & K Towing, Inc (C.D. Cal.)