Suffolk County Red-Light Camera Administrative Fee Settlement
Suffolk County · Red-light camera tickets and administrative fees · Settlement Reached
About this case
A class-action lawsuit alleges that Suffolk County unlawfully charged a $30 administrative fee on red-light camera tickets issued from 2013 through 2023. The county has agreed to a proposed settlement of up to $45 million, subject to final court approval; the county admitted no wrongdoing.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- Suffolk County
- Product or service
- Red-light camera tickets and administrative fees
- Court case number
- Index No. 608155/2016
- Case status
- Settlement Reached
- Lawsuit type
- Consumer
- Reported harm
- Billing Fees
Participation information
Red-Light Camera Fee Reimbursement Claim
Drivers who paid Suffolk County red-light camera tickets containing the $30 administrative fee between 2013 and 2023 may be included, regardless of where they lived.
Claims cannot be submitted until the settlement receives final court approval. After approval, Kroll Settlement Administration is expected to mail notices and provide instructions for submitting claims.
- Type
- Settlement Claim
- Status
- Upcoming
- Total settlement amount
- $45,000,000
- Amount per claim
- $36
- Payout
- Eligible claimants could receive up to $36 per ticket, consisting of the $30 fee plus $6 in interest. The payment could be closer to $18 per ticket if all eligible people submit claims.
- Reported proof requirement
- Unclear
Sources
- Suffolk County Red-Light Camera Administrative Fee Settlement
Shelter Island Reporter ·