After fighting in court for more than two decades, more than 8,000 current and former Dallas police and firefighters will soon see some cash.
On Friday, a judge gave final approval to the $173 million settlement announced with the city last year in a lawsuit over back pay.
It was a deal for the city too, because it could have cost taxpayers about a billion dollars.
Employees will split the money with their lawyers in a formula based on years of service.
