City of Chicago $1.43M Vehicle Towing Class Action Settlement
Chicago towed your unregistered car and classified it as abandoned? There is a $1.43M settlement against the City. No paperwork required — just file a quick claim.
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. Payout: Up to $1,250 per claimant; payments reduced proportionally if claims exceed $1,425,000 fund. No proof of purchase is required to file. Claim deadline: August 12, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Open to residents of: Illinois
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may qualify if the City of Chicago towed your vehicle on or after June 11, 2017 as an abandoned vehicle, and your car did not have current state registration at the time of the tow.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
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.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
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Documents you'll need
Watch out for
- The official settlement site (veritaconnect.com/chicagotowlawsuit) returned errors during research — if you hit a blocked page, try clearing your browser cache or use a different browser before assuming the site is down.
- Keep your settlement notice safe: the claim ID and PIN on it are the only way to tie your claim to the City's records. Without them, your claim cannot be verified.
- The opt-out and objection deadline is Aug. 5, 2026 — one week before the claim deadline. If you want to stay in the class and get paid, do nothing about opting out; just file your claim.
- Payments are reduced proportionally if the total claims exceed the fund — filing early does not increase your share, but filing late means missing out entirely.
- Claimants receiving $600 or more may need to provide a Form W-9; failure to respond when asked could delay or forfeit your payment.
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?
File directly with Verita via the official claim form before August 12, 2026.
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1Go to veritaconnect.com/chicagotowlawsuit to file online, or print the PDF claim form from the same page and mail it to the administrator.
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2Enter the claim ID and PIN printed on the official settlement notice you received — these link your claim to the City's tow records.
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3Provide your vehicle make and license plate number.
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4Choose your payment method — the only option listed is a paper check mailed to the address you provide.
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5Submit before Aug. 12, 2026 (online) or postmark by that date if mailing your form.
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6If your payment is $600 or more, be ready to submit a Form W-9 when the administrator requests it — they will reach out separately.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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- 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
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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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
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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.
How much can I get from the City of Chicago $1.43M Vehicle Towing Class Action settlement?
Up to $1,250 per claimant; payments reduced proportionally if claims exceed $1,425,000 fund. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
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.
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.
How do I know if I qualify?
If the City of Chicago towed your vehicle on or after June 11, 2017, classified it as abandoned, and your registration was not current at the time, you are in the class.
Do I need any documents or receipts to file?
No — this settlement requires no proof. Just submit the online claim form.
How much will I get?
Up to $1,250 per claimant. If more people file than the fund can fully cover, payments are reduced across all valid claims.
When is the deadline to file?
August 12, 2026. Claims submitted after that date will not be accepted.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
You'll need the Claim ID from your notice
The official claim form asks for the Claim ID (or Notice ID) the settlement mailed or emailed to the people it identified. Didn't get one? Here's how to get it:
- Check your email (including spam) and any mail from around when the settlement was announced — the Claim ID is usually printed right on the notice.
- Still can't find it? Contact the settlement administrator (Verita), tell them you believe you're a class member (for example, a customer or patient in the covered period), and ask them to look you up and send your Claim ID.
Not ready to file today? Track it free — we'll remind you 30, 14, 7, and 1 day before Aug 12, 2026, and keep your claim details in one place.
Listed on the official settlement website (Verita).
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Disclaimer
SettleSignal 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. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.