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If you were strip-searched while being admitted into the Cook County Jail and you previously filed a Claim Form in the 2010 Young v. County of Cook class action settlement, you may be entitled to an additional payment.
In 2010, a settlement was reached in a class action lawsuit involving 300,000 pre-trial detainees who were allegedly strip-searched as they were being admitted into the Cook County Jail between Jan. 30, 2004 and March 30, 2009.
The Cook County Jail strip search class action lawsuit accused the jail of violating the U.S. Constitution by enforcing a blanket strip search policy. The plaintiffs also challenged the jail’s policy of strip-searching men in groups without privacy.
The deadline to file a claim for the Cook County strip search settlement was Jan. 27, 2011. The settlement documents noted that, if Cook County was able to recoup funds from its insurance company, the additional funds would be paid to the claimants. The insurance companies reportedly agreed to a settlement on May 9, 2017.
Payments will be distributed to every Class Member who previously submitted a valid claim in the 2010 settlement.
Class Members who wish to object to the Cook County strip-search settlement must do so no later than Aug. 14, 2017.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members who previously submitted a valid claim for the 2010 Young v. County of Cook settlement are eligible for an additional payment.
Potential Award
Eligible Class Members will receive a pro rata share of the $32.5 million common fund (after administration costs, attorneys’ fees and other costs are deducted)
Proof of Purchase
N/A. Payments will automatically be distributed to Class Members who previously submitted claims for the 2010 Young v. County of Cook settlement.
FAQs
Claim Form Deadline
N/A. Class Members who previously submitted a claim for the 2010 Young v. County of Cook settlement will automatically receive an additional payment. No Claim Form is required to be eligible for this additional payment.
Case Name
Young v. County of Cook, Case No. 06-cv-00552, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Final Hearing
9/12/2017
UPDATE: The Cook County Strip Search settlement was granted final approval on September 22, 2017. According to the settlement website, checks will be mailed in Spring 2018. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 2: According to the settlement website, Cook County Strip Search settlement checks will be mailed on January 26, 2018. Please let us know when your check arrives!
UPDATE 3: On Jan. 29, 2018, Top Class Actions viewers reportedly started receiving checks in the mail in the amount of $300.66! Congratulations to everyone who got PAID!
UPDATE 4: According to the settlement website, final checks were mailed September 28, 2018. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
Settlement Website
www.CookCountyStripSearch.com
Claims Administrator
Young v. Cook County II – 5614
P.O. Box 2599
Faribault, MN 55021-9599
1-800-315-2291
info@CookCountyStripSearch.com
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530 thoughts onCook County Jail Strip Search Class Action Settlement
I was wondering do I still have a settlement check
No u don’t get anything. Go back to jail and try again buddy.
I never received a settlement for either one strip searched or Q-tip std doctor
No you are shit out of luck. The guy who stuck the q-tip in your pennis did like playing with your balls ♡♡ Come back soon buddy, he’s feeling frisky.
I never received any checks from the lawsuits that have been settled. Can you provide me with some info
I never got anything either
I NEVER RECEIVED ANY MONEY or notification of class action suit for strip search or std illegal test.
Hello my name is Michael travis I didn’t recieve my strip search settlement I was locked up in the years ’04-’18 and I was a victim to the incident but I never recieved neither checks I been moving in out of Chicago and didn’t have a steady address but I do now I can be reached by my email michaeltravis529@gmail.com
Thank you!!!
Never received a second Check.
How can you see if the check was mailed
I have never recieved check in mail plus i was incarcerated more than one time sould i be elgible for more. Please could you look into it thanks
My neighbor who is an old lady, had the check for over a year and half and now its void. Is there any way to claim the money?
I received a second check that wasn’t cashed, and I received it late. The check was void. Will you reissue the check and send it to my home address. Name, address and check number are enclosed.
Keith Baker I’m
2126 w. 83rd street
Chicago, IL 60620
Check# 73002 and date 9/28/2018
Claim number 0050005390
Check Amount $190.05