Suffolk County in New York has settled a 14-year class-action lawsuit by agreeing to pay $18 million to former inmates who endured deplorable living conditions at its jails. This settlement addresses accusations of neglect, with payouts for anyone jailed since 2009, where 20 original plaintiffs will receive $20,000 each. The agreement also mandates significant reforms, including hiring a dedicated environmental health employee, improving sanitation, and ensuring access to personal cleaning supplies. These steps aim to rectify the inhumane conditions previously overlooked by county officials.
The settlement also requires Suffolk County to implement a series of sweeping reforms aimed at cleaning up conditions inside its two jail complexes.
This settlement provides much-needed relief to the many incarcerated New Yorkers who have been subject to inhumane and unconstitutional conditions at the Suffolk County jails.
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