City of Springfield

Alleged violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act by the City of Springfield regarding the payment of student police officers.

The City of Springfield agreed to pay up to $825,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act. Class members are individuals who worked as student police officers employed by the City of Springfield between March 24, 2022, and May 10, 2026. The settlement administrator will distribute the net settlement fund on a pro rata basis. Eligible class members do not need to file a claim or submit documentation to receive payment, as the administrator used payroll records to identify class members and their estimated payment amount. The settlement administrator's mailing address is Springfield Police Department Settlement, c/o Optime Administration, P.O. Box 3206, Brockton, MA 02304. Checks will be mailed to the address on file and must be cashed within 180 days of issuance. The settlement fund breakdown includes costs for administration, attorneys'...

You may be eligible if you:

• Individuals who worked as student police officers for the City of Springfield between March 24, 2022, and May 10, 2026.

• Basic contact information
• Dates tied to your purchase or account activity
• Proof is usually optional, but keep receipts if available

If you do not have every document, you may still be able to file. Many settlements accept claims without receipts.

• Eligible class members who did not receive a notice should contact the settlement administrator to update their information or inquire...
• Checks will be mailed to the address on file and must be cashed within 180 days of issuance.