Mealey's (August 15, 2022, 1:44 PM EDT) -- PORTLAND, Maine — A prisoner who sued in a federal court in Maine on behalf of a class alleging due process rights violations after his work release unemployment benefits provided in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic were halted filed a joint motion with the state defendants on Aug. 10 seeking final approval of a settlement that includes more than $160,000 in payments to the class and an unopposed motion for attorney fees and expenses....