City of Chicago $1.43M Vehicle Towing Class Action Settlement

People whose vehicles were towed, impounded, and disposed of by the City of Chicago under its abandoned-vehicle ordinance during the class period. You need the Claim ID and PIN from your settlement notice to file.

• Your vehicle was towed, impounded, and disposed of by the City of Chicago under the abandoned-vehicle ordinance during the class period
• Provide the Claim ID and PIN from your settlement notice
• File a claim by the August 12, 2026 deadline

The City of Chicago reached a roughly $1.43 million class action settlement over its practice of towing, impounding, and ultimately disposing of vehicles under the abandoned-vehicle ordinance — with the lawsuit alleging the City failed to provide sufficient notice and compensation to vehicle owners. The City denies wrongdoing; the settlement provides cash payments to affected owners who file a valid claim.

Who's excluded: Covers owners whose vehicles were towed/impounded/disposed under the abandoned-vehicle ordinance during the class period. Filing a claim with your Claim ID and PIN is the only way to receive a payment.

• Up to $1,250 per vehicle

  A cash payment of up to $1,250 per affected vehicle for class members who file a valid claim. Provide the Claim ID and PIN from your settlement notice.

1. 1Open the official settlement claim form (the portal listed in your notice) and enter your Claim ID and PIN.
2. 2Confirm your vehicle/towing details and submit the claim.
3. 3Submit by the August 12, 2026 deadline.

1. Claim form deadlineAugust 12, 2026

Payments are made after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. Check the official settlement notice for opt-out/objection and final-approval dates.

• File using the claim ID from the official notice mailed to class members.