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West Virginia State Police

A $9.1 million class action settlement has been approved for women secretly recorded inside the West Virginia State Police Academy locker room.

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About this settlement

Allegations of hidden cameras and secret recordings in the West Virginia State Police Academy locker room.

A $9.1 million class action settlement has been approved by Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Kenneth Ballard for women who alleged they were secretly recorded inside the West Virginia State Police Academy locker room. Some former junior troopers have been given an additional 45 days to submit claims. The settlement also covers related individual cases filed under the name "Jane Doe." The scandal was exposed in March 2023. Victims include female basic trainees, students, teachers, cadets, junior cadets, and other women who used the locker room between January 2015 and March 20, 2023.

Eligibility requirements

You may be eligible if you:

  • Women who used the West Virginia State Police Academy locker room between January 2015 and March 20, 2023.
  • This includes female basic trainees, students, teachers, cadets, junior cadets, and other women.
  • Some former junior troopers have an extended deadline to submit claims.

What you'll need

  • Basic contact information
  • 45 days for some former junior troopers to submit claims.
  • Proof is not required for the base claim

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

How to claim

  • Save it to your watchlist now.
  • Claim instructions follow once the settlement administrator opens claims.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take?

Most claims can be completed in 5-10 minutes.

What do I need to file?

Most people can file with basic details only. Receipts can help, but they are not usually required.

What is the deadline?

The current claim deadline is Deadline pending.

Compensation pending

Claim deadline: Deadline pending

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