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Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center (SBCC) Use of Force Settlement

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This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was September 4, 2025. 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

The Massachusetts Department of Correction is accused of using unconstitutional force against approximately 150 incarcerated individuals at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center between January 10, 2020, and February 6, 2020. The lawsuit also alleges that correction officers discriminated against Black and Latinx incarcerated individuals during this period. The Commonwealth has agreed to pay $6,750,000 (inclusive of attorneys' fees) and implement policy changes to address the allegations.

Do you qualify?

All individuals incarcerated at SBCC who were subjected to uses of force between January 10, 2020, and February 6, 2020. A subclass includes all Black and Latinx individuals incarcerated at SBCC who were subjected to uses of force during the same period.

Who is in the class

All individuals incarcerated at SBCC who were subjected to uses of force from January 10, 2020, to February 6, 2020, and a subclass as all Black and Latinx individuals incarcerated at SBCC who were subjected to uses of force from January 10, 2020 to February 6, 2020.

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

You must submit a timely Claim Form by September 4, 2025, and be determined to be a Class Member to receive payment. Claim Forms received after the deadline will not be considered.

Common questions

How much does the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center (SBCC) Use of Force Settlement pay?
The total settlement fund is $5.8M. 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 Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center (SBCC) Use of Force Settlement?
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was September 4, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
Is the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center (SBCC) Use of Force Settlement notice real, or a scam?
Analytics Consulting LLC is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at sbccsettlement.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 Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center (SBCC) Use of Force Settlement be sent?
Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. Payments cannot be issued until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Raphael Rebollo
  • Danavian Daniel
  • Xavier Valentin-Soto
  • Davongie Stone
  • Luis Saldana
  • David Jackson
  • James Jacks
  • Demetrius Goshen

+ 1 more

Defendants

  • Captain Donald Denomme
  • Lieutenant James Allain
  • Lieutenant Paul Birri
  • Lieutenant Keith Houle
  • Lieutenant Robert Deschenne
  • Captain David Brien
  • Sergeant Robert D'Amadio
  • Lieutenant James Gearin

+ 10 more

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