Town of Brookside

Allegations of "policing for profit" through ticketing and towing practices by the Town of Brookside.

A federal judge has preliminarily approved a $1.5 million class-action settlement concerning the Town of Brookside's former ticketing and towing practices. The settlement aims to compensate thousands of people affected by these practices between March 1, 2018, and August 1, 2022. The settlement establishes two groups for compensation: those who paid to retrieve towed vehicles and those charged with offenses in Brookside Municipal Court following traffic stops. The settlement also includes restrictions on Brookside's policing and revenue generation for up to 30 years. A final approval hearing is scheduled for August 12, 2027.

• Individuals who paid to retrieve vehicles towed at the direction of Brookside Police between March 1, 2018, and August 1, 2022.
• Individuals charged with offenses in Brookside Municipal Court following police traffic stops during the same period.
• Exact eligibility will be confirmed once the claim process opens.