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Individuals who paid a special deterrent fee to the City of Overland on or after Aug. 4, 2012, may be eligible to claim $80 from a class action settlement.
The City of Overland agreed to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it improperly collected special deterrent fees individuals paid as part of plea agreements and to obtain probation on charges brought against them in municipal court. The plaintiff alleges Missouri law does not authorize these fees. The court granted final approval, and eligible class members can now submit claims to receive payment.
Who can file a claim?
Class members must have paid a special deterrent fee to the City of Overland on or after Aug. 4, 2012.
The settlement website provides a searchable list of people who paid the special deterrent fee to help potential claimants determine if they are included in the class.
How much can class members get?
Each eligible class member who submits a valid claim will receive a payment of $80. This amount is fixed and does not vary based on the number of claims filed or the amount of fees each individual paid.
How to claim a class action rebate
Class members can file a claim online or download and print the PDF claim form, complete it and mail it to the settlement administrator.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: Brimmer v City of Overland, c/o Atticus Administration, PO Box 64053, St. Paul, MN 55164
The claim deadline is Nov. 24, 2026.
Required information
To file an online claim, class members must provide their last name and claimant ID, which is located on the settlement notice they received.
Payout options
The settlement administrator will mail checks to eligible claimants at the address they provide on their claim form.
Settlement fund details
The settlement fund will include:
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorney's fees: $15,000
- Class representative incentive award: $2,500
- Class compensation fund: $26,240
Important dates
- Opt-out deadline: April 13, 2026
- Final approval hearing: May 27, 2026
- Claim filing deadline: Nov. 24, 2026
When is the Brimmer v City of Overland payout date?
The settlement administrator began issuing payments on June 5, 2026, and will continue for six months.
Why is there a class action settlement?
The class action lawsuit alleged the City of Overland improperly collected special deterrent fees from individuals.
Rather than continue with litigation, both parties agreed to settle. This settlement allows affected individuals to receive compensation without further delay or uncertainty.
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