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New York City Central Booking Conditions Settlement

New York City · Central Booking detention facilities · Settlement Reached

About this case

The class action alleges that people detained at New York City Central Booking facilities were subjected to unconstitutional conditions in violation of federal and state law. New York City denies wrongdoing and agreed to a $21.5 million classwide settlement in May 2026; court approval is scheduled for October 22, 2026.

Case overview

Defendant company
New York City
Product or service
Central Booking detention facilities
Case status
Settlement Reached
Lawsuit type
Other
Reported harm
Other

Participation information

Central Booking Settlement Claim

The settlement covers people detained at Brooklyn Central Booking between April 8, 2017, and December 27, 2019, or at any New York City Central Booking location between February 3, 2020, and March 1, 2023.

Potentially eligible individuals must submit a claim to seek settlement proceeds. The article does not provide a claim deadline or direct claim URL.

Type
Settlement Claim
Total settlement amount
$21,500,000
Amount per claim
$475
Payout
The article states that current calculations indicate a potential payment of $475 per visit, with the amount based on the number of qualifying Central Booking detentions.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

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