The settlement will benefit who were jailed in the Shelby County Jail between Nov. 1, 2016 and March 21, 2021, and were detained after the legal authority for the detention ended. You may be eligible for a potential award from the Shelby County Jail Improper Detention Class Action Lawsuit!

According to the class action, the plaintiffs allege the Shelby County Jail violated both state and federal laws by detaining citizens accused of crimes for longer than they should have been. The plaintiffs attribute the illegal and lengthy detention to a November 2016 implementation and operation of the computer system.. So if you are eligible, file a claim by December 30, 2021 to receive your potential award!

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Shelby County Jail Improper Detention Class Action Lawsuit

Claim Form Deadline: December 30, 2021
Who’s Eligible: Anyone who were jailed in the Shelby County Jail between Nov. 1, 2016 and March 21, 2021, and were detained after the legal authority for the detention ended.
Estimated Amount: Varies
Proof of Purchase:
- With the claim form, provide a copy of ONE of the following: (a) Driver’s License OR (b) Voter Registration Card OR (c) Other form of identification such as social security card or work identification card.
Case Name & Number: Turnage, et al. v. Oldham, et al., Case No: 2:16-cv-2907, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee Western Division

File a Claim

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How To File a Claim

Head over to the Shelby County Jail Improper Detention Claim Form.
Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
Complete the claim form with your info.
Submit your claim form to receive your potential award by December 30, 2021!

Bottom Line

The settlement will benefit anyone who were jailed in the Shelby County Jail between Nov. 1, 2016 and March 21, 2021, and were detained after the legal authority for the detention ended. You may be eligible for a potential award from the Shelby County Jail Improper Detention Class Action Lawsuit!

If you are eligible, file a claim by the deadline to receive your potential award! Don’t forget to take a look at our full list of Class Action Lawsuit Settlements! Be sure to give our list of No-Proof Class Action lawsuit to see other settlements you may qualify for.