Monterey County Jail CFMG Contempt Fines Settlement
From $110
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was April 20, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
In September 2023, the Court found CFMG, the Jail's health care provider, in contempt for violating Court orders about medical, mental health, and dental care. CFMG has agreed to pay $2,470,000 to compensate for violations of Court orders about minimum standards of care at the Monterey County Jail.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who was incarcerated at the Monterey County Jail between May 27, 2016 and December 31, 2025.
How to file
Submit a claim online on the settlement website, or mail a paper claim form to Hernandez v. County of Monterey c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391 (call 833-319-5926 to request a form). Claims must be received by April 20, 2026, though the page notes no late claims will be accepted after June 25, 2026.
Common questions
- How much does the Monterey County Jail CFMG Contempt Fines Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: From $110. The total settlement fund is $2.5M. 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 Monterey County Jail CFMG Contempt Fines Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was April 20, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Monterey County Jail CFMG Contempt Fines Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the Monterey County Jail CFMG Contempt Fines Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Kroll Settlement Administration LLC is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at montereyjailsettlement.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 Monterey County Jail CFMG Contempt Fines 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 June 18, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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