City of Springfield $825,000 Labor Class Action Settlement

City of Springfield $825,000 Labor Class Action SettlementStudent police officers who worked for the City of Springfield, Massachusetts, may qualify to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.City of Springfield $825,000 Labor Class Action SettlementWeekly NewsletterClass actions settlements delivered to your inbox.Thank you! Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.William C. GendronEditor in ChiefPublishedSeptember 17, 2026 1:01 PMUpdatedSeptember 17, 2026Join the DiscussionIndividuals who worked as student police officers for the City of Springfield, Massachusetts, between March 24, 2022, and May 10, 2026, may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement. The settlement administrator identified approximately 147 eligible class members.The City of Springfield agreed to pay up to $825,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act. Who are the class members?Class members are individuals who worked as student police officers employed by the City of Springfield between March 24, 2022, and May 10, 2026. How much are settlement payments?The settlement administrator will distribute the net settlement fund on a pro rata basis, meaning each eligible claimant will receive a share based on their individual estimated damages compared to the total estimated damages for all class members. No action needed to receive compensationEligible class members do not need to file a claim or submit documentation to receive payment. The settlement administrator used the City of Springfield’s payroll records to identify class members and their estimated payment amount. The notice class members received included this amount. Individuals whose address has changed or who believe they are eligible but did not receive a notice should contact the settlement administrator to update their information or inquire about their eligibility.