California Forensic Medical Group Monterey County Jail Class Action Settlement
Individuals incarcerated at Monterey County Jail between May 27, 2016 and December 31, 2025.
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Who’s Eligible
You may be eligible for the California Forensic Medical Group settlement if you:
- Were incarcerated at the Monterey County Jail between May 27, 2016 and December 31, 2025
Eligible States
Claim Deadline
What You Need to Do to Get Paid
To get paid from the California Forensic Medical Group Monterey County Jail settlement:
Claim Online
Visit the Settlement Website at https://montereyjailsettlement.com/ and submit your Claim Form online.
Claim by Mail
Print the Claim Form from the settlement website, complete it, and mail it to the Settlement Administrator with any supporting documentation.
What to Include
When submitting your claim, include proof of your membership in the class, such as documentation showing you received medical services from California Forensic Medical Group while incarcerated in Monterey County Jail.
No proof of incarceration required to file a claim. The settlement administrator will verify incarceration records.
Settlement Payout
California Forensic Medical Group settlement payments provide an estimated minimum of up to $110 per person if incarcerated for 10 days or fewer during the settlement period. Those incarcerated for more than 10 days receive an additional payment based on the number of days incarcerated. The exact amount depends on the number of valid claims submitted.
Background of the Lawsuit
Hernandez v. County of Monterey is a class action lawsuit about conditions at the Monterey County Jail. In September 2023, the Court found the Jail’s health care provider, California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. (CFMG), in contempt for violating Court orders about medical, mental health, and dental care.
CFMG has agreed to pay $2,470,000 to people incarcerated at the Jail from May 27, 2016 to December 31, 2025 to compensate for its violations of Court orders about minimum standards of care. This settlement is only about CFMG’s liability for contempt for violating the Court’s orders and does not compensate people for personal medical conditions or affect any individual claims about health issues or injuries experienced at the Jail.
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Settlement Administrator
Hernandez v. County of Monterey
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
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