U.S. Marshals Service discrimination $15M EEOC settlement

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) approved a $15 million settlement to resolve claims that the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) discriminated against African Americans.

The settlement benefits current and former African American deputy U.S. marshals who were subjected to USMS promotion policies under the Merit Promotion Process, Management Directed Reassignments and Headquarter Division assignments between Jan. 23, 1994, and Nov. 27, 2023.

The settlement also benefits current and former African American deputy U.S. marshals, detention enforcement officers or applicants who were subjected to USMS hiring and recruitment policies for deputy U.S. marshal positions between Jan. 23, 1994, and Nov. 27, 2023.

Plaintiffs in the case claim the U.S. Marshals Service discriminated against them based on their race. Because they are African American, the plaintiffs were allegedly denied promotions, employment and other benefits.

The U.S. Marshals Service is a federal law enforcement agency.

The U.S. Marshals Service hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $15 million settlement to resolve the discrimination claims.

Under the terms of the EEOC settlement, eligible consumers can receive a monetary award. Pro rata payments will be distributed based on eligible backpay, compensatory damages and other factors determined by the settlement administrator. 

No payment estimates are available at this time, but claimants could receive more than $100,000, depending on their eligibility.  

The deadline for objection is Jan. 11, 2024. There is no exclusion deadline for the settlement.

The final approval hearing for the U.S. Marshals EEOC settlement is scheduled for March 20, 2024.

To receive a settlement payment, current and former eligible workers must submit a valid claim form by Jan. 26, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

Current and former African American deputy U.S. marshals who were subjected to USMS promotion policies under the Merit Promotion Process, Management Directed Reassignments and Headquarter Division assignments between Jan. 23, 1994, and Nov. 27, 2023, AND current and former African American deputy U.S. marshals, detention enforcement officers or applicants who were subjected to USMS hiring and recruitment policies for deputy U.S. marshal positions between Jan. 23, 1994, and Nov. 27, 2023.

Potential Award

Over $1,000

Proof of Purchase

Application details, Merit Promotion Application information, testimony of emotional damages.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

01/26/2024

Case Name

Fogg, et al. v. Merrick Garland, Case No. 570-2016-00501X, before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Final Hearing

03/20/2024

Settlement Website

USMSSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Fogg v. Garland Claims Administrator
PO Box 10269
Tallahassee, FL 32302-2269
claims@ssiclaims.com
833-616-0397

Class Counsel

David Sanford
Saba Bireda
Christine Dunn
Kate Mueting
James Hannaway
SANFORD HEISLER SHARP LLP

Defense Counsel

N/A