Butler v. Suffolk County Jail Settlement
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What happened
From May 2011, plaintiffs sued Suffolk County on behalf of a class of detainees and inmates held in Suffolk County Correctional Facilities, alleging unconstitutional conditions. A settlement was reached in February 2025, with Suffolk County agreeing to pay $18 million to resolve the claims.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who was a detainee or inmate in custody of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department and housed in Suffolk County Correctional Facilities (Riverhead or Yaphank facilities, excluding those housed only in the Yaphank facility that opened in 2013) and who was released on or after April 5, 2009 through May 27, 2025.
How to file
You must file a Claim Form by December 3, 2025, either online or by mailing a completed paper form (postmarked by that date). The form is available on the settlement website. Contact the Claims Administrator at (833) 420-3826 or by mail for assistance.
Common questions
- How much does the Butler v. Suffolk County Jail Settlement pay?
- The total settlement fund is $18M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Butler v. Suffolk County Jail Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was December 3, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the Butler v. Suffolk County Jail Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Kroll Settlement Administration LLC is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at suffolkjailslawsuit.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Butler v. Suffolk County Jail Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for November 3, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
Who's involved
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In the news
- Read humiliating texts married New York doctor sent his stripper mistress... as he admits 'worst mistake of my life'Dailymail.com · August 20, 2026
- LI county agrees to pay back drivers up to nearly $60M over $30 ‘administration fee’ on red-light ticketsNew York Post · August 3, 2026
- Seven Suffolk County cops admitted to misconduct and agreed to quit — but only after their pensions kicked in: ReportNew York Post · June 22, 2026
- Suffolk County is seeking to have 112M immigrant detention ruling thrown out: court docsNew York Post · April 7, 2026
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