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New York City
New York City settled claims about unfair detention of pre-trial detainees in certain facilities including Rikers Island and the Manhattan Detention Complex.
ClosedNew York onlyClaim status: Closed on January 3, 2024Payout: Up to $450 per day spent in a covered facility.No longer claimable
About this settlement
Compensation for pre-trial detainees held under restrictive conditions in certain NYC detention facilities.
This settlement resolves claims that New York City unfairly detained pre-trial detainees in restrictive conditions at Rikers Island and the Manhattan Detention Complex between 2018 and 2022. Eligible detainees may receive compensation based on days spent in covered facilities.
Who qualifies
- Pre-trial detainees housed in the west facility on Rikers Island, the north infirmary command (2nd or 3rd floors) on Rikers Island, or the '9 South' facility in the Manhattan...
- Detention occurred between March 25, 2018 and June 30, 2022.
- Excludes individuals housed after Feb. 1, 2020 for contagious disease referral up to 14 days.
- Excludes individuals housed under valid judicial orders requiring separate housing.
Up to $450 per day spent in a covered facility.
Claim status: Closed on January 3, 2024