Florissant Class Action

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI
Case No. 4:16-CV-1693 RHH

IF YOU PAID A FINE, COST, AND/OR FEE TO THE CITY OF FLORISSANT (“DEFENDANT”), WERE JAILED BY THE CITY OF FLORISSANT FOR NON-PAYMENT OF BONDS, FINES, FEES, COSTS, OR SURCHARGES, AND/OR WERE HELD IN THE CITY OF FLORISSANT JAIL ON A FAILURE TO APPEAR WARRANT BETWEEN OCTOBER 31, 2011 AND FEBRUARY 1, 2023, A PENDING CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS

BASIC INFORMATION

This class action lawsuit (“Lawsuit”), known as Baker, et al. v. City of Florissant, Missouri., Civil Action No. 4:16-cv-1693-RHH, is currently pending against the City of Florissant (“Defendant”). It alleges that Defendant violated the United States Constitution in its arrest and detention procedures and demands for payment. Magistrate Judge Rodney H. Holmes of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri is overseeing this Lawsuit. The Lawsuit seeks damages and injunctive relief for each alleged violation as well as costs and attorneys’ fees. Defendant denies all claims alleged in the Lawsuit. The Court has not decided who is right.