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NYC Strip Search (NY only)

The NYC Strip Search (NY only) class action settlement — who qualifies, the fund size, and the Nov 26, 2026 claim deadline.

Claim deadline: Nov 26, 2026
42 days left
Settlement fund: $28M
Proof needed: No proof needed
Sworn statement only — no receipts or notice ID

Who qualifies

NYC DOC detainees strip-searched at Manhattan Court Division after a Rikers search

How to file

The official claim form is on the court-appointed settlement site. Filing takes a few minutes.

File a claim →

https://www.nystripsearchsettlement.com

What you’ll need

Your full name, mailing address, and email address
No receipts, no notice ID — just a sworn statement that you qualify

Estimated filing time: ~3 minutes

File only where you genuinely qualify. Every claim is signed under penalty of perjury — the eligibility details above describe who the class actually covers. Deadlines can move by court order; confirm the date on the official settlement site before filing.

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Settlement data compiled from court-appointed administrators and public settlement trackers, checked against official claim sites where marked verified. Fund sizes are the published settlement amounts; individual payouts are usually pro-rated and often smaller. This page is information, not legal advice. Page generated October 15, 2026; deadlines can change — always confirm on the official site. Browse all open settlements → · Privacy