Top Class Actions’s website and social media posts use affiliate links. If you make a purchase using such links, we may receive a commission, but it will not result in any additional charges to you. Please review our Affiliate Link Disclosure for more information.
This settlement is closed!
Please see what other class action settlements you might qualify to claim cash from in our Open Settlements directory!
Women who were inmates at the New Jersey Department of Corrections’ (NJDOC) Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women since 2014 may be eligible to benefit from a $7,985,600 class action settlement resolving alleged abuses at the facility.
The Class is made up of anyone who is or was, at any time since Jan. 1, 2014, a woman inmate in the custody of the NJDOC who was assigned to Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in Union Township, New Jersey.
Plaintiffs in class action lawsuits alleged female prisoners at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility were subjected to a pattern of sexual abuse and harassment by staff and that NJDOC administrators failed to prevent or remedy this conduct.
In June 2021, the New Jersey governor announced he intended to close Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women and relocate its nearly 400 inmates to other facilities, according to NPR.
NJDOC denies any wrongdoing, and the Court has not ruled in favor of either party in this case. Instead, the parties have agreed to the settlement.
Edna Mahan Correctional Facility Settlement Benefits
Benefits provided under the settlement agreement have been divided into three tiers.
- Tier 1: Each Class Member submitting a claim will receive at least $1,000, plus $20 per month or partial month she was assigned to Edna Mahan Correctional Facility since Jan. 1, 2014, regardless of whether she directly experienced sexual abuse or harassment.
- Tier 2: A Class Member who claims to have been the victim of sexual harassment must submit a sworn affidavit or certification of her claim and has the option to submit supporting documentation and request a hearing before the special master. These Class Members may receive total compensation of up to $4,500.
- Tier 3: Class Members who claim to have been the victim of sexual abuse must submit a sworn affidavit or certification about their claim with supporting documentation and must participate in a hearing before the special master. Class Members filing these claims may receive total compensation of up to $250,000.
Tier 1 claims are expected to be paid by Jan. 27, 2022. Tier 2 and 3 claims will be paid 90 days after all awards have been heard and decided.
In addition to financial compensation, NJDOC and the other defendants have agreed to implement the use of body cameras to be worn by all department staff who regularly are in contact with Edna Mahan Correctional Facility inmates.
A final fairness hearing in the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility settlement is scheduled for Oct. 15, 2021.
The deadline to opt out of or object to the settlement is Sept. 14, 2021.
The deadline to file a claim is Oct. 29, 2021
Who’s Eligible
The Class is made up of anyone who is or was, at any time since Jan. 1, 2014, a woman inmate in the custody of the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) who was assigned to Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in Union Township, New Jersey.
Potential Award
Up to $250,000
Proof of Purchase
Tier 1: No documentation needed.
Tier 2: An affidavit or certification describing the sexual harassment you claim you experienced. Claimants selecting this tier also have the option of submitting contemporaneous corroborating documentation with their claim and requesting a hearing.
Tier 3: A separate affidavit or certification describing the sexual abuse you claim you experienced plus contemporaneous corroborating documentation. A hearing is mandatory for Tier 3 claims.
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
10/29/2021
Case Name
A.F. & M.D. v. State of New Jersey Department of Corrections, Docket No. HNT-L-359-17, in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Hunterdon County
Final Hearing
10/15/2021
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
EMCFW Settlement Administrator
PO Box 3595
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
info@EMCFWsettlement.com
844-810-1507
Class Counsel
BARRY, CORRADO & GRASSI PC
MARK B. FROST & ASSOCIATES
STARK & STARK
WILLIAMS CEDAR LLC
Defense Counsel
CHIESA SHAHINIAN & GIANTOMASI PC
Read About More Class Action Lawsuits & Class Action Settlements:
- California Dioceses Set Up Compensation Fund For Catholic Priest Abuse Cases
- Washington Post Auto-Renew $6.8M Class Action Settlement
- Bank of America eBill AutoPay $5.95M Class Action Settlement
- Gentlemen’s Club Worker Misclassification $375K Class Action Settlement
ATTORNEY ADVERTISING
Top Class Actions is a Proud Member of the American Bar Association
LEGAL INFORMATION IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE
Top Class Actions Legal Statement
©2008 – 2024 Top Class Actions® LLC
Various Trademarks held by their respective owners
This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens.
56 thoughts onEdna Mahan Correctional Facility $8M Class Action Settlement
I had no clue this was going on I was down there 3 times 2 nd time I was beaten up by cops and assaulted
Good Evening Everyone if you’re seeing this comment please 🙏🏾 take action. Please contact the commissioners office as well as the ombudsman office . Report to them that these people are withholding our money & not paying us for over 2-3 years is absolutely ridiculous please STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL, because now they’re taking advantage of us & not paying us they lied about the date continuously I don’t even think they’re still paying us. Call & complaint to these other offices so someone can overlook them . Governor, obudsman, commissioner . Because this is unacceptable it doesn’t not take this long to receive a settlement
Did anyone actually get a check? All I’ve seen is denials
I called in November in the lady told me the state of NJ has a debt lean on the money we should start getting checks in early2023
Ladies, if you haven’t received w9 or check by now, your claim was found to be not valid. A lot of us
has been left out. Absolutely nothing we can do either.
Have anyone receive their check yet?
Not that I’ve seen. However, denial emails are being sent out now.
How many received a denial or a w9? I’ve seen lots of people say they received neither one.
I was there from 2015 to 2019 and I had HORTON AND HAWKINS IN CONNOVER when it was still a TC Program and after they went to max…he was the biggest pig .used to make me wash the floor on my hands and knees and say nasty things to me and the other grls
I have emailed admin. a wk ago they still haven’t emailed me back if anyone have updated email or talk with admin please share
Top Class Actions,
could you help us with an update as to what is happening with this case we have not had update since November 2021?
Horton was a nice guy. N he never condoned in the negativeity.I don’t think people shld make things up. Thts not cool.Its one thing if it was actually true. Get the ones tht were involved. But Horton was not 1. He may have made u clean up😂🤦Cause I was gone of them. But as far as the rest. Don’t lie tell truth. N stay out prison.
Home page has been updated
Have anyone recieved their w-9 notice in the mail yet? please share when you do
No I haven’t received W -9 form either
Have you received the check ?
no not yet Theresa their message on the phone state valid claims have until May 13,2022 to return w9 but I have not seen where anyone have receive their notice with the w9 form included. hope this info help
Has anyone received their tax form yet?
Ok. This is what I learned. They sent out letters in January for those claims they deemed valid. If you did not receive a letter, you have been denied. Regardless.
COOL, have you recieve a w9 yet? I have not seen anyone posting a w9 recieve
Question, I haven’t. From what I understand those who did not receive a letter in January has not been accepted and has been denied. I haven’t seen one person receive a w9.
well I guess a lot of people have been denied but what has been really strange not one person post or commented recieving a w9.the only thing I recieved from them was my exhibit c letter letting me know they had recieve my claim and it was nothing else I need to do.but I guess they forgot about those letters they sent out if anyone has info update please share good luck to you all
I’ve seen one person that got their tax form. That’s it. One.
Why haven’t they sent any checks out . It’s always something . Starting to think they need to get brought back to court
Everyone please send a email to
Oliver Barry, Esq.
Barry Corrado & Grassi, PC Located in wildwood Nj
Tell them you’d like to put a motion for the judge to obtain payment. I have sent an email of such among others .
What’s going on when are they going to start issuing our checks this is starting to get a little ridiculous
I just received another opt out form, if I wanted to opt out of the settlement, from the attorneys. Just this week! So, that tells me they’re still reviewing people’s applications that are being sent in. This is ridiculous. I wouldn’t be surprised if it takes an additional 3 months from now before we see any settlement checks.
they are lying extended claim 01/10/2022 which is over just finding away to delay only to collect interest from the money,but I see a lot of settlements are operating the same.but thanks for your comment
I was told that those who received a letter in January will receive part of the settlement. Anyone who did not receive a letter in January means their claim was deemed invalid. W9s was supposed to have been sent out and returned by May 13th. I haven’t seen anyone posting they received a w9.
I received my w9
Did you get a letter in January?
I just think it’s unfair how you have people wait after you said certain dates to file and when we would receive do we have to bring you back to court to receive our payment that we deserve ? There is no reason why there should be a hold up . We will take you to court again
have anyone else reieve email up date from the settlement if so please share
I received one additional opt out, but that was back in January.
On Feb 2nd, 2022, I Contacted the claims dept re the check mail date. I was told they’re still reviewing claim participants and they could not give a mail date for the checks.
I do believe we will receive them, but when? My GUESS is sometime near the end of Feb.
I was told the same thing in a email I receive from them, today made 30 days from January 10 for claims forms dead line so I believe tier 1 checks will go out the end of this month also good luck to you all that have filed
Hey Michelle, its your old neighbor Jessica R!! Just doing a little checking up and saw your name. I hope all is well.
Hey Jess. I’m on fb. Think I seen u on there. Waiting forever for this emcf money!
It’s taking forever so when u think we will have them