NYC Department of Correction - Strip Searches
New York City allegedly violated detainees' rights by strip searching them again at Manhattan Court Division after searches at Rikers Island.
Eligibility
Who may qualify?
People strip searched at Rikers Island and again at Manhattan Court Division during the covered dates may qualify, depending on their security status.
Payout
How much could I get?
$28 million will be shared among approved claimants. Payments depend on the number of qualifying searches and total approved claims. No fixed payout is stated.
Filing effort
How hard is it to file?
Provide your personal details and any known jail ID or booking number. The administrator must confirm your identity. Extra verification may be needed if you are not on the class list. The online form fields could not be checked.
Claim ID help
How do I find my claim ID or notice?
Where to look for your claim ID or notice
Check your mail for a claim packet from Verita. No required Claim ID or PIN is stated on the official settlement website.
What to do if you cannot find your claim ID
Call 1-888-808-6084 or email [email protected]. Ask the administrator to check if you are on the class list.
Email search keywords
Try copying these keywords into Gmail, Outlook, or another email search box.
("NY Strip Search Settlement" OR "Lewis v. City of New York" OR "Verita" OR "Claim ID" OR "Notice ID" OR "Unique ID" OR "Settlement ID" OR "Class Member ID" OR "PIN")Eligibility check
Am I eligible for this settlement?
Answer a few quick questions.
This is not legal advice. The quiz may be wrong. Always review the official settlement website before filing.
Official source
Where do I file or verify details?
Use the official settlement website to verify eligibility, claim forms, deadlines, notices, and administrator instructions before filing.
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