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Case ID: 3011 | Civil Rights | 08/19/2004
The parties have reached a tentative settlement of nearly $7 million in an action filed against St. Croix County, Wisconsin, and several individual defendants on behalf of prisoners who were strip-searched in the county's jail between 1996 and 2001. The action alleged that the county's strip-search policy violated the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which protects against unreasonable searches. Persons who are eligible to participate in the settlement should contact class counsel for more information.
The action alleged that until February 2001, all individuals booked into the jail were subjected to a search of their genitals and buttocks. For women, the search included their breasts. The searches began under former Sheriff Paul Burch and ended in February 2001 when current Sheriff Dennis Hillstead revised the policy to comply with state law. Wisconsin law allows strip-searches for detainees convicted of weapons offenses or who are believed to be carrying contraband, such as drugs, Hillstead said. It generally does not allow searches for people suspected of misdemeanors. It is estimated that claimants will receive cash payments of approximately $3,000 to $3,500. Payments will vary depending on a variety of factors, including whether the claimant was a juvenile when searched. Many cities and states have made similar settlements in recent years, including New York City, which paid $50 million to settle a lawsuit after jail guards in Queens and Manhattan conducted strip-searches of people charged with minor infractions. The settlement will not be effective until the court grants it final approval. The court has not yet scheduled a hearing on the matter. At Lawcash.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases, class actions and settlements. Our lawyers offer free legal evaluations in tort cases, class actions, personal injury, and other lawsuits because we are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints. Other Civil Rights Cases of Interest The Disability Rights Legal Center filed a class action in U.S. district court against San Bernardino County and the San Bernardino Superior Court over alleged deficiencies in courthouse accessibility for disabled patrons.
A statewide collective action has been filed in Florida against Aaustin Enterprises, Inc, better known as Airborne Express. The action is brought on behalf of all current and former employees, who since April 2001, were not paid proper statutory overtime for all hours worked beyond 40 per week as well as proper minimum wage for all hours worked. The action is brought under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and seeks statutory and liquidated damages as well as declaratory and injunctive relief. As a collective action, all potential claimants are required to "opt-in" to the action in order to be considered part of the class. The employees have requested that the court issue notice to all potential class members. A class action lawsuit has been filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of New York against the State of New York. The case involves violations of civil rights law. No additional information about the substance of the allegations is available at this time. Classactionamerica.com will monitor this case and provide additional details as soon as they become available. A national collective action has been filed in Florida against Morgan Tire & Auto, Inc. The action is brought on behalf of all current and former Managers, Assistant Managers and Managers in Training who were improperly classified as exempt employees and not paid proper statutory overtime for all hours worked beyond 40 per week. The action is brought under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and seeks statutory and liquidated damage and back pay as well as declaratory and injunctive relief. As a collective action, all potential claimants are required to "opt-in" to the action in order to be considered part
of the class. The employees have requested that the court issue notice to all potential class members.
The Justice Department filed a class-action lawsuit against American Airlines, claiming the carrier illegally denied benefits to pilots while they were serving in National Guard and reserve units. A statewide collective action has been filed in Florida against Landmark Credit Services, Inc. The action is brought on behalf of all current and former employees, who since April 2001, were not paid proper statutory overtime for all hours worked beyond 40 per week. The action is brought under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and seeks statutory and liquidated damages as well as declaratory and injunctive relief. As a collective action, all potential claimants are required to "opt-in" to the action in order to be considered part of the class. The employees have requested that the court issue notice to all potential class members. |
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