Potential Award
$7,824 or more per instance
Proof of Purchase
Not required
New York City has agreed to a $17.5 million settlement regarding the unlawful removal of religious head coverings during post-arrest photographs.
This settlement benefits individuals who were required to remove their religious head coverings while in the custody of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) between March 16, 2014, and August 23, 2021.
The class action lawsuit claims that the NYPD unlawfully removed religious head coverings from detained individuals for post-arrest photos, allegedly violating the First Amendment, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, and state laws.
While New York City has not admitted to any wrongdoing, it has agreed to pay $17.5 million to resolve the claims.
Under the settlement terms, class members can receive $7,824 or more for each instance of unlawful removal, with the potential for higher payments depending on the number of valid claims submitted.
Note that liens for child support and certain debts owed to the New York City Department of Finance may be deducted from settlement payments.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is September 26, 2024, with a final approval hearing set for October 29, 2024.
To receive a payment from the New York City religious head covering settlement, class members must submit a valid claim form by September 26, 2024.
Who’s Eligible
Individuals who were forced to remove a religious head covering for a post-arrest photograph while in NYPD custody between March 16, 2014, and August 23, 2021.
Claim Form
Claim Form Deadline
September 26, 2024
Case Name
Clark, et al. v. City of New York, Case No. 1:18-cv-02334-AT-KHP, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Final Hearing
October 29, 2024
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
NYC Religious Head Covering Settlement
c/o Rust Consulting Inc. – 8609
PO Box 2805
Faribault, MN 55021-8610
833-637-4794
Please be aware that your claim form will be rejected if it contains fraudulent information. By submitting your information and your sworn statement of its accuracy, you are agreeing to do so under penalty of perjury. Submitting false information not only jeopardizes your claim but also affects others who are genuinely eligible for the settlement. If you are uncertain about your eligibility for this class action settlement, please visit the class action administrator’s website for more information. Note that NoProofClassActions.org participates in the Amazon affiliate advertising program, and this post may include affiliate links, which could result in us earning a commission if you make a purchase through those links.