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Smith v. District of Columbia

District of Columbia

DC settled a lawsuit over unlawful firearms arrests. Every class member's arrest on firearms charges is declared null and void. File a claim to receive a personalized judge-signed order proving your arrest was vacated — useful for employers or background checks.

Estimated payout

Personalized court order declaring arrest null and void (no cash payout stated)

Deadline

Feb 10, 2025

Administrator

Jnd

Who may qualify

You qualify if you were arrested in Washington, DC on a firearms charge such as Carrying a Pistol Without a License (CPWL) and are a member of the settlement class.

How to claim

This claim is publicly available and free to file yourself directly with the settlement administrator. Read the official eligibility rules and deadline before filing - they are the source of truth. PendingMoney can find, fill, and track it for you, but you can always do it on your own.

View official requirements on smithvdcsettlement.com

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