Los Angeles County Jail Mass Search Class Action Settlement
People held in Men’s Central Jail units 2500 or 2700 on September 7, 2021, who were subjected to the mass search can claim an equal share, at least $5,000. The claim deadline is March 2, 2027.
Settlement fund
$1,500,000
Total settlement fund
Top payout
Equal share, min. $5,000
Equal split of the fund left after fees, costs, and awards
Claim deadline
Mar 2, 2027
110 days remaining
You may be owed money
Get claim instructions and more information directly from the official settlement website. Deadline: Mar 2, 2027.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- You qualify if you were incarcerated at the Men’s Central Jail (MCJ) in units 2500 or 2700 on September 7, 2021, and were subjected to the mass search incident.
Not sure if you qualify? Contact the Settlement Administrator (Simpluris) at (833) 232-9120, info@LACountyMCJMassSearchSettlement.com, LA County Men’s Central Jail Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 26170 Santa Ana, CA 92799, or visit lacountymcjmasssearchsettlement.com.
What happened
The lawsuit claims the County of Los Angeles conducted a mass search of inmates in Men’s Central Jail units 2500 and 2700 on September 7, 2021. Inmates were required to submit to visual body cavity inspections, and some were required to remain nude and were restrained while transported to body-scanning machines.
The defendant denies any wrongdoing. No court has decided who is right.
How to file a claim
1. Confirm you are eligible
You qualify if you were incarcerated at the Men’s Central Jail (MCJ) in units 2500 or 2700 on September 7, 2021, and were subjected to the mass search incident.
2. Choose your benefits
Equal pro rata share of the Settlement Fund: Pro rata share (minimum $5,000.00).
3. File online or by mail
Submit a Claim Form online using the LoginID and PIN from your Notice, or download a Claim Form and send it by email or U.S. mail to the Settlement Administrator. Online and email claims are due March 2, 2027; mailed claims must be postmarked by March 2, 2027. Open the claim form.
Key dates
- Mar 2, 2027Opt-out deadlineUpcoming
- Mar 2, 2027Claim filing deadlineUpcoming
- Apr 26, 2027Final Fairness Hearing (10:00 a.m.)Upcoming
- TBD after final approvalPayments issued to claimantsPending
Where the money is going
This is a common fund settlement: Los Angeles County will pay $1,500,000 into a Settlement Fund. Administration costs, incentive awards, and attorneys' fees and costs are paid from the fund first. The rest is divided equally among class members who file timely claims, with a minimum payment of $5,000; if the equal share would fall below $5,000, attorneys' fees will be reduced to keep the minimum. Money left over after the claims process, including from uncashed checks after a second round of payments, goes to a nonprofit human rights organization that focuses on sexual abuse in all forms of detention.
All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final court approval at the Final Approval Hearing. The Court may award less than the amounts requested. The amount available for distribution to class members is estimated at approximately $900,000, based on maximum requested fees, estimated litigation costs, and estimated administration costs of $30,000.
Common questions
How much will my payment be?
Each class member who files a timely claim will receive an equal pro rata share of the $1,500,000 Settlement Fund, with a minimum payment of $5,000.00, calculated after administration costs, incentive awards, and attorney's fees and costs are paid.
What is the deadline to submit a claim?
The deadline to submit a Claim Form online or by email is March 2, 2027, and mailed Claim Forms must be postmarked no later than March 2, 2027.
What if I did not receive a Notice or cannot find my LoginID and PIN?
To file online you must log in with the LoginID and PIN found on the Notice sent to you. If you cannot locate them, you should email info@LACountyMCJMassSearchSettlement.com with your full name and mailing address to request them. You may also download a Claim Form and submit it by email or U.S. mail.
What happens if I do nothing?
If you do nothing, you will not get any money, but you will still be bound by the Settlement and its release provisions.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Dapeer Law, P.A. is not the administrator of this settlement and is not affiliated with County of Los Angeles, Simpluris (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Barrett S. Litt, Lindsay Battles, and Rodrigo Padilla of McLane, Bednarski & Litt; Jovan Blacknell of Law Offices of Jovan Blacknell. The case is Sammy Newman, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Case No. 2:22-cv-03467-CAS (PDx), pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California before the Honorable Christina A. Snyder. Class representatives are Sammy Newman. The County of Los Angeles denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
