CClaimWatch
In litigation — no settlement yetother

Vadapally v. Lechleitner Immigration Class Action

Last verified September 30, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

This case was recently filed and is being litigated — the claims below are allegations, not proven facts, and there is no settlement, claim form, or payout yet. Watch the case (right) and we'll email you when it moves, including if it settles and a claim process opens.

Where this case stands

In litigation

The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.

Pending in the District Court, D. New Jersey (No. 2:24-cv-11536).

  1. December 31, 2024
    Case filed

What happened

A proposed class action against Lechleitner, DHS defendants, and non-DHS defendants, apparently concerning immigration benefits or procedures. The docket text indicates the case was transferred to the Eastern District of Michigan after motions to dismiss were filed, but it does not provide details of the underlying allegations.

Do you qualify?

No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.

How to file

There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.

Common questions

Can I file a claim in the Vadapally v. Lechleitner Immigration Class Action case?
No. This case has been filed and is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. Many class actions are dismissed or never certified, so a case being filed does not mean anyone will be paid. If it settles and a claim process opens, that will be announced by a court-appointed settlement administrator.
Where is the Vadapally v. Lechleitner Immigration Class Action case being heard?
The case is before the District Court, D. New Jersey, case number 2:24-cv-11536. Everything alleged in the complaint is an allegation, not a proven fact.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • RAJASEKHAR REDDY PASAM
  • PRUDHIVI RAJ GUNDABATHULA
  • SWETHA BACHU
  • RAJA VADAPALLY

Defendants

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
  • UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
  • DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
  • ALEJANDRO N. MAYORKAS
  • UR MENDOZA JADDOU
  • PATRICK J. LECHLEITNER

Counsel for plaintiffs

Counsel for defendants

  • ALEX D. SILAGIDOJ-USAO
    Represents PATRICK J. LECHLEITNER, UR MENDOZA JADDOU, ALEJANDRO N. MAYORKAS, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
    2 tracked cases
    alex.silagi@usdoj.gov · (973) 353-6001

Other cases these firms appear in

Parties and counsel from the public court docket; contact details as filed with the court. Listing an attorney here isn't an endorsement, and ClaimWatch isn't affiliated with any of them.

In the news

Headlines via NewsAPI. ClaimWatch isn't affiliated with these publications.

New to class actions?

This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.

More other settlements

View all →
November 2, 2026No proof neededother

Hughes v. Smith County Jail Detainment Settlement

Smith County, Texas detained individuals at the Smith County Jail for more than two days after they completed their custodial felony sentences. The class action settlement requires the county to pay compensation to those who experienced such unlawful post-sentence detention.

…more

From $685.87

November 3, 2026other

Limetree Bay Refinery Incidents Settlement

Release incidents occurred at the Limetree Bay Refinery from February to May 2021. Plaintiffs alleged that certain defendants caused harm to surrounding property owners and residents through these incidents. The settling defendants deny violating any law but agreed to settle to avoid continued litigation expenses.

…more

Payments will be calculated using a pro rata point system encompassing property damage, nuisance, trespass, economic losses, cistern related physical impact, physical and emotional health manifestations, and non-reimbursed out-of-pocket expenses incurred that arose from the Limetree Bay Refinery release incidents.

December 3, 2026other

SPS Technologies Fire Settlement

A fire occurred at the SPS Technologies facility in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania from February 17–22, 2025, causing shelter-in-place and voluntary evacuation orders. Plaintiffs allege that individuals and businesses were impacted, injured, or damaged by the fire. SPS Technologies and its parent company Precision Castparts Corp. deny any wrongdoing.

…more

Up to $5,300

November 18, 2069No proof neededother

NCAA Concussion Settlement Medical Monitoring Program

The NCAA is providing a medical monitoring program for former student-athletes who may have suffered concussions while playing NCAA-sanctioned sports. The settlement offers free medical screening and evaluations to eligible class members.

Free medical screening and free medical evaluations up to two times