Suffolk County Red-Light Camera Fee Settlement
Suffolk County · Red-light camera tickets and administrative fees · Settlement Reached
About this case
The class action alleges that Suffolk County unlawfully added a $30 administrative fee to red-light camera tickets issued between 2013 and 2023, affecting drivers who paid those fees. The parties have proposed a $57.5 million settlement, including up to $45 million for driver reimbursements, but final court approval is still pending.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- Suffolk County
- Product or service
- Red-light camera tickets and administrative fees
- Case status
- Settlement Reached
- Lawsuit type
- Consumer
- Reported harm
- Billing Fees
Participation information
Red-Light Camera Fee Settlement Claim
The proposed settlement concerns drivers who paid Suffolk County red-light camera tickets with the additional $30 administrative fee between 2013 and 2023, subject to final court approval and the settlement terms.
Claims cannot be submitted yet. If the settlement receives final approval, Kroll Settlement Administration is expected to mail notices and provide instructions for submitting claims.
- Type
- Settlement Claim
- Status
- Upcoming
- Total settlement amount
- $57,500,000
- Payout
- Eligible claimants may receive reimbursement for the administrative fee, potentially up to $36 per ticket including interest, although the amount could be lower if many eligible claims are submitted.
- Reported proof requirement
- Unclear
Sources
- Suffolk County Red-Light Camera Fee Settlement
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