The suit alleged that the city unlawfully held individuals past their release dates.
GettyPlaintiffs can receive as much as $48,000[/caption] GettyThe lawsuit was filed against the New York City Department of Correction (stock image)[/caption]
The detentions were due to requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Despite this, all other conditions for release were met and the only cause was an ICE detainer.
The settlement identifies two subclasses: the Statute of Limitations Group and the Recent Group.
The Recent Group includes individuals detained past release between Feb. 1, 2007, and Dec. 21, 2012.
Plaintiffs say that the department only had the authority to detain individuals for 48 hours, according to ICE documents, but regularly exceeded that limit.
Though the city denies any wrongdoing, it has agreed to the $92.5 million settlement to end the lawsuit.
Payout amounts will vary based on the number of days a person was over-detained and the category they fall under.
What's a class-action settlement?
Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or 'classes,' a way to band together in court.
These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.
Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company’s doorstep.
Statute of Limitations Group members are expected to receive an average of between $10,000 and $24,000.
The final court hearing to approve the settlement is set for Oct. 6, 2025.
The forms may also be printed and sent by mail to the address provided by the settlement administrator.
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