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$8.14M Cincinnati Political Protest Class Action Settlement
Court case: Kenney, et al. v. City of Cincinnati
The City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County agreed to pay $8,143,000 to settle claims that police wrongfully arrested and detained protesters during 2020 demonstrations, then dismissed the resulting misdemeanor charges. Eligible class members split a $5,029,500 base fund, with some also qualifying for extra payments for long detentions or injuries. The claim-filing window closed June 5, 2026.
Official eligibility wordingIndividuals physically arrested during Cincinnati political protests between May 29 and June 8, 2020, charged with a misdemeanor that was subsequently dismissed by the city. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify Covered were people the City of Cincinnati physically arrested during political protests between May 29 and June 8, 2020, who were charged with a misdemeanor that the city later dropped.
- Estimated payoutBase 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.
- Claim deadlineJune 5, 2026 (closed)
- Exclusion deadlineApril 3, 2026 (passed)
- Proof requiredOptional
- What you needThe claim window closed June 5, 2026; no new claims are being accepted.
How hard is this claim to file?
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- If your address on file with the administrator is outdated, you may miss your mailed payment check.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.
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Claim deadline
June 5, 2026
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
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Proof requirement
Optional
For the base award: Class members do not need to submit any information.
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Payment status
Final approval pending
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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.
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, Inc.
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Opt-out deadline
April 3, 2026
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
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
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Class period end
June 8, 2020
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Court case number
1:22-cv-295
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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.
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
Where to act
No claim form is needed — Rust Consulting, Inc. issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
No claim needed — payment is automatic
If you qualify, the settlement pays you automatically. There's nothing to file — just keep an eye on your mail or account around the payment date.
