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Malik Tucker v. King County Settlement

$150–$1,500

What happened

King County detained people at the King County Jail for more than 48 hours without a probable cause determination between January 2, 2021, and April 23, 2025. The lawsuit challenged these detention practices, and King County agreed to pay compensation to affected individuals.

Do you qualify?

Anyone who was arrested without a warrant and detained at King County Jail for more than 48 hours without a probable cause hearing between January 2, 2021, and April 23, 2025.

How to file

Submit a simple claim form online or by mail by September 1, 2026. A check will be mailed to you after your claim form is submitted.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Reginald Williams
  • Malik Tucker
  • Ratib Ahmadi

Defendants

  • King County

Counsel for plaintiffs

  • Michael ZhangQIU-QIU LAW
  • Sade A SmithSMITH LAW LLC
  • Ezra RitchinEZRA RITCHIN ESQ
  • Akeeb Dami AnimashaunAKEEB DAMI ANIMASHAUN ESQ

Counsel for defendants

  • Richard L AndersonKING COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE (FIFTH AVE)
  • Amy Elizabeth MontgomeryKING COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE (FIFTH AVE)

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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.

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