State of Alaska.

A $30 million to $50 million verdict has been reached in the class action lawsuit filed on behalf of approximately 11,000 out- of-state commercial fishermen who in 1984 paid about three times more than Alaskan fishermen for their annual permits. Superior Court Judge Peter Michalski has ordered the state to repay the plaintiffs the difference plus interest for what they should have been charged. (Sep-06-04) [SEATTLE PI]