A class action suit challenging “sewer service” and “robo-signing” practices in the consumer debt collection industry will be settled for $59 million in restitution and fees, if a proposed settlement filed Thursday is approved by a Manhattan federal court.

The defendants also will assist in vacating the default judgments they obtained from New York City Civil Court against thousands of plaintiffs making up the class.

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