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Benjamin Torres, son of Valerie Mack, has filed a wrongful death suit against Heuermann and his family, hoping to collect the funds the family is making from the documentary they're involved with.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Although her children could be heard in the background of a March 20 collect call obtained by People, she referenced them being taken from her custody in another call two days later.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The final rate for 2027, announced Monday after the stock market closed, means the insurance plans will collect $13 billion in additional payments from the government next year.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Beginning in the 1970s, many states adopted labor laws and bargaining arrangements that made it cheaper and easier for these unions to recruit members, collect dues and mobilize members in politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“There aren’t many trees at the top of the mountain, so we should collect our branches and leaves here at the base. Let’s fan out and meet at the top. Now go, go, go!”

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth