Quick facts: Free to file. File on the official settlement site. New York only. Claim deadline November 26, 2026.
If you were strip searched upon arrival at Manhattan Criminal Court after already being searched at Rikers Island, you may qualify for a pro rata share of this $28M settlement. No proof of purchase needed, just file your claim online or by mail by November 26, 2026. Filing is free and you do it yourself.
- What it is
- FreebieAgent tracks NYC Strip Search Settlement Claim, an open class action settlement you file a claim for yourself.
- Who offers it
- Offered by NYC Strip; the claim link goes to nystripsearchsettlement.com. The freebie comes from the source, not FreebieAgent.
- How to claim
- File the claim yourself on the official settlement site; the claim form is a sworn statement, so FreebieAgent never files it for you.
- Status
- Added November 11, 2026; live as far as we know; ends November 26, 2026.
- Where
- Can be claimed in New York.
Opens the official settlement site. Filing is free. You sign the claim form yourself, under penalty of perjury, so only file if you qualify.
The brand ships your sample, usually in 2-8 weeks. FreebieAgent never charges you.
FreebieAgent score
“High-value settlement with a real deadline and open claims period; users who were subject to this practice at Manhattan Criminal Court should know this exists. Score reflects legitimate status and accessibility, though pro rata payouts are inherently unpredictable.”
- FreebieAgent
What FreebieAgent noticed
This is a legitimate class action settlement from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, with final approval still pending (hearing scheduled January 29, 2027). The payout is pro rata, meaning it splits the $28M pool among all approved claimants, so individual amounts depend on how many people file. You don't need the Claim ID from a mailed notice to file; the portal has a separate route for class members without one. The deadline is firm: November 26, 2026 to submit online or postmark your claim.
What the form asks for
You fill these in yourself on the brand's site.
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