Los Angeles County Agrees to Pay $30M in Settlement Over Civil Rights Violations in Juvenile Detention Facilities
Deadline
Deadline: November 28, 2025
Total Settlement Amount
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Proof of Purchase
Claimants must provide their full name, the name of the juvenile hall or camp where they were detained, the dates of their detention and their current address.
Settlement Summary
Los Angeles County has reached a settlement agreement amounting to $30 million in a class-action lawsuit concerning civil rights violations in their juvenile detention facilities. The lawsuit was initiated on behalf of individuals born on or after February 15, 2002, who were detained in facilities such as the Central Juvenile Hall and Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall. As per the agreement, detainees can claim a share of the settlement based on the number of days they were held in a juvenile hall or camp, with any remaining funds going to an agreed non-profit organization.
Entities Involved
Eligibility Requirements
- Individuals who were born on or after Feb. 15, 2002
- Individuals who were detained in a Los Angeles County juvenile hall or camp
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