"Lottery Lawsuit: Man Demands $340M Payout Over Alleged Number Error"
TL;DR
John Cheeks is suing Powerball for $340 million after the lottery mistakenly posted winning numbers on its website, leading him to believe he had won the grand prize. Powerball administrators clarified that the numbers were part of a test and not the official winning numbers. Cheeks is suing for breach of contract, gross negligence, and emotional distress, seeking the $340 million prize along with damages and interest. The case is set to be heard in a civil D.C. court.
- Man Sues Powerball for $340 Million Over Numbers ‘Mistakenly Posted’ The New York Times
- Powerball: US man sues lottery after being told $340m win is error BBC.com
- Powerball lawsuit: John Cheeks claims he's owed $340M after incorrect winning lottery numbers were posted to website WPVI-TV
- Powerball sued by Washington, D.C. man for not honoring $340M jackpot USA TODAY
- Man suing DC Lottery after claiming $340m win and being told it was not valid Business Insider
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