Lynwood Strip Search Settlement
From $200
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What happened
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department performed unconstitutional strip searches at the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, California. In 2017, the court found that LASD's strip search practices were unconstitutional, and the parties reached a settlement with final court approval on July 20, 2020.
Do you qualify?
You qualify if you were strip searched in a group, outside in the bus garage, while entering or returning to the LASD's Lynwood Jail (Century Regional Detention Facility) between March 5, 2008 and January 31, 2015. Only LASD records are used to determine class membership.
How to file
The claim filing deadline has passed (September 9, 2021 was the final late claims deadline). Class members who submitted approved claim forms received payments in three rounds: January 21, 2022, July 7, 2023, and January 8, 2025. No new claims are being accepted.
Common questions
- How much does the Lynwood Strip Search Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: From $200. 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 Lynwood Strip Search Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was September 9, 2021. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Lynwood Strip Search Settlement?
- No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.
- Is the Lynwood Strip Search Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at lynwoodstripsearch.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 Lynwood Strip Search 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 July 20, 2020; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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