GAW Miners Lawsuit Ends With $340k Default Judgement
A Mississippi court has ruled in favor of a state electric utility in its case against defunct cryptocurrency mining company GAW Miners. Mississippi Power Company (MPC) filed suit in April, alleging breach of contract after GAW Miners failed to pay for months of electrical provision as well as infrastructure installation. The utility initially sought $346,647.29 plus interest and court fees. In a 10th August court order, US District Judge Keith Starrett granted MPC's request for default judgment. MPC is being represented by local law firm Balch & Bingham. Starrett wrote: "Plaintiff,....
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Bitcoin miners servicing GAW were sued by Mississippi Power Company (MPC) for non-payment and breach of contract earlier this month, with the company seeking close to $350,000 including interest and court fees for the lawsuit. In particular, the company is claiming around $224,000 in services repayment, $50,000 in costs for GAW, and $73,493.48 in utility claims. The lawsuit was filed last week in the Southern District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, with MPC being represented by Balch and Bingham LLP. Bitcoin Miners Lawsuit. GAW has already ceased bitcoin miners operations....