$8.14M Cincinnati Political Protest Class Action Settlement
Individuals physically arrested during Cincinnati political protests between May 29 and June 8, 2020, charged with a misdemeanor that was subsequently dismissed by the city.
Base award: equal share of $5,029,500 class fund; up to $2,000 for detention exceeding 5 hours; up to $300,000 secondary claim fund for uncompensated injuries.
Official site: cincinnatiprotestsettlement.com
Pending final court approval: you can file a claim now, but payments begin only after the court grants final approval (and any appeals conclude). Final approval is not guaranteed.
Who may qualify
Individuals physically arrested during Cincinnati political protests between May 29 and June 8, 2020, charged with a misdemeanor that was subsequently dismissed by the city.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- June 5, 2026 (closed)
- Exclusion deadline
- April 3, 2026 (passed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Optional.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How to file this claim
- Check whether you received a claims package in the mail — it contains your designation of award showing your proposed payment amount.
- If you only want the base award, do nothing — the settlement administrator will automatically mail your payment.
- If you were detained for more than five hours, submit the online claim form with a signed declaration attesting to that detention period.
- If you suffered uncompensated injuries (physical, mental, medical expenses, lost earnings, or property loss), submit the online claim form with supporting evidence such as declarations, affidavits, or medical records.
- If your address has changed, email info@cincinnatiprotestsettlement.com with your full name, mailing address, and supporting documentation before the claim deadline.
- If you did not receive a claims package but believe you are eligible, email info@cincinnatiprotestsettlement.com with your full name, mailing address, and supporting documentation.
What the form asks
- — A signed statement attesting that you were detained for more than five hours in connection with your arrest. (You attest to this from personal knowledge of your own detention experience.)
Documents you'll need
Watch out for
- The online claim form is the only way to file — there is no PDF claim form available.
- Class members who signed a release or waiver in connection with a plea agreement are excluded from the settlement.
- Individuals charged with or alleged to have committed a felony or offenses involving violence or property damage are excluded.
- Those who brought separate claims against the City of Cincinnati for similar constitutional violations are excluded.
- If your address on file with the administrator is outdated, you may miss your mailed payment check.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
No claim form is needed — Rust Consulting issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
- Check the official source to confirm you are within the eligible group — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Make sure Rust Consulting has your current mailing address or payment details if the official source provides a way to update them.
- No claim form is required for an automatic refund; you do not need to pay anyone or submit documents to receive it.
- Watch the payment status on this record and on the official source — payments begin only after the court or program process concludes.
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How we verified this record
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
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Claim deadline
June 5, 2026
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
Individuals physically arrested during Cincinnati political protests between May 29 and June 8, 2020, charged with a misdemeanor that was subsequently dismissed by the city.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
Optional
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
For the base award: Class members do not need to submit any information.
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Payment status
Final approval pending
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Base award: equal share of $5,029,500 class fund; up to $2,000 for detention exceeding 5 hours; up to $300,000 secondary claim fund for uncompensated injuries.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Base award for all class members: The settlement administrator will divide the class fund, $5,029,500, equally among all class members.
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Administrator
Rust Consulting
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Opt-out deadline
April 3, 2026
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Class members do not need to take action to receive their base award. The settlement administrator already has the information for class members and will automatically mail payments.
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Class period start
May 29, 2020
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
June 8, 2020
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
1:22-cv-295
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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No-claim explanation
Settlement administrator identified class members through court or public records and will automatically mail base award payments; claim form only needed for additional compensation categories.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The settlement administrator identified class members through court or public records and sent them a claims package in the mail.
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Case name
Kenney, et al. v. City of Cincinnati
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the $8.14M Cincinnati Political Protest Class Action settlement legitimate?
Yes — the $8.14M Cincinnati Political Protest Class Action settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Rust Consulting. File only through the official settlement website (cincinnatiprotestsettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 19, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Individuals physically arrested during Cincinnati political protests between May 29 and June 8, 2020, charged with a misdemeanor that was subsequently dismissed by the city.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is June 5, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Optional. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Final approval pending. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will $8.14M Cincinnati Political Protest Class Action Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Final approval pending. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official $8.14M Cincinnati Political Protest Class Action Settlement claim form?
No claim form is needed — Settlement administrator identified class members through court or public records and will automatically mail base award payments; claim form only needed for additional compensation categories. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Settlement administrator identified class members through court or public records and will automatically mail base award payments; claim form only needed for additional compensation categories.
Listed on the official settlement website (Rust Consulting).
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Change log
- June 19, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 19, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.