City of Chicago $1.43M Vehicle Towing Class Action Settlement
Vehicle owners whose car was towed by the City of Chicago on or after June 11, 2017 as an abandoned vehicle and lacked current state registration at the time of the tow.
Up to $1,250 per claimant; payments reduced proportionally if claims exceed $1,425,000 fund
You'll go to: veritaconnect.com
Who may qualify
Vehicle owners whose car was towed by the City of Chicago on or after June 11, 2017 as an abandoned vehicle and lacked current state registration at the time of the tow.
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
- August 12, 2026
- Exclusion deadline
- August 5, 2026
- Objection deadline
- August 5, 2026
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with Verita via the official claim form before August 12, 2026.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as No.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website run by Verita.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before August 12, 2026.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Claim deadline
August 12, 2026
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
Vehicle owners whose car was towed by the City of Chicago on or after June 11, 2017 as an abandoned vehicle and lacked current state registration at the time of the tow.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Your vehicle was towed on or after June 11, 2017 by the City of Chicago as an abandoned vehicle. Your vehicle lacked current state registration at the time of the tow.
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Proof requirement
No
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Up to $1,250 per claimant; payments reduced proportionally if claims exceed $1,425,000 fund
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Verita
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
veritaconnect.com
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Objection deadline
August 5, 2026
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Opt-out deadline
August 5, 2026
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Class period start
June 11, 2017
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
1:22-cv-5827
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Santiago, et al. v. City of Chicago
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the City of Chicago $1.43M Vehicle Towing Class Action settlement legitimate?
Yes — the City of Chicago $1.43M Vehicle Towing Class Action settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Verita under case 1:22-cv-5827 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division. File only through the official settlement website (veritaconnect.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Vehicle owners whose car was towed by the City of Chicago on or after June 11, 2017 as an abandoned vehicle and lacked current state registration at the time of the tow.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is August 12, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will City of Chicago $1.43M Vehicle Towing Class Action Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official City of Chicago $1.43M Vehicle Towing Class Action Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Verita. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Use the official settlement administrator or government source.
Listed on the official settlement website (Verita).
Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 17, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 17, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.