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- Bernie Moreno, backed by Trump, is well-positioned to be the GOP nominee for Senate in Ohio.
- He settled over a dozen wage theft lawsuits before launching his campaign.
- Moreno was also sanctioned by a court for shredding documents amid the case.
Former car dealership owner turned GOP candidate Bernie Moreno, whose Ohio Senate race could determine whether Republicans regain control of the chamber, settled over a dozen wage theft lawsuits in the months before launching his campaign last year, according to court documents reviewed by Business Insider.