Towne Nursing Staff $1.85 Million Foreign Nurse Settlement

Danielle Toth

Editor

Published

July 17, 2026 2:16 PM

Updated

July 17, 2026

Who are the class members?

Class members include both current and former employees. They must meet all of the following criteria:

They entered the United States through the foreign nurse recruitment program of Towne Nursing Staff Inc. or Towne Pediatric Homecare LLC.
They signed a contract with TNS or TPH between Aug. 13, 2014, and May 26, 2026.

The settlement divides class members into two main groups:

Settlement class: All nurses who entered the United States through the companies’ foreign nurse recruitment program and had a contract with TNS or TPH for at least one day during the class period
Settlement collective: All nurses who meet the above criteria and worked for TNS or TPH for at least one day between Aug. 13, 2014, and May 26, 2026. These members can receive an additional payment by submitting a consent and release form.

The settlement administrator used the companies’ records to identify eligible class members and send notices.

How much can class members get?

Class members who paid TNS or TPH any money for resigning before their contract ended will receive reimbursement for the amount company records show.
All class members will receive a pro rata share of the remaining settlement fund based on the number of hours they worked for TNS/TPH during the class period.
Class members who join the settlement collective by submitting the consent and release form will receive an approximately 15% increase in the hours-worked portion of their payment.

No action needed to receive compensation

Class members who do not opt out will automatically receive a payment. They do not need to submit a claim form to receive the base settlement payment. However, those who want to join the settlement collective and receive the additional 15% payment must submit the consent and release form.

They can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form (pages 44-45 of the settlement agreement) and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator’s mailing address: Towne Nurse Settlement, c/o Atticus Administration, PO Box 64053, St. Paul, MN 55164

Required information

To file an online claim, class members must provide their last name and the notice ID from the settlement notice they received.

Payout options

The default payment type is by check mailed to the address on file. Class members may select a different payment method by contacting the settlement administrator or updating their information when they file an online claim.

$1.85 million settlement fund breakdown

The $1,850,000 settlement fund covers:

Settlement administration costs: Up to $20,000
Attorneys’ fees: Up to $600,000
Attorneys’ expenses: Up to $60,000
Service awards to class representatives: Up to $12,000 each for six representatives ($72,000 total)
Payments to eligible class members: The remainder of the fund

Important dates

Deadline to file a claim: Sept. 14, 2026
Deadline to opt out: Sept. 14, 2026
Fairness hearing: Oct. 7, 2026

When is the Towne Nurse settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments approximately seven days after the court grants resolves any appeals and grants final approval to the settlement.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged Towne Nursing Staff Inc. and Towne Pediatric Homecare LLC imposed unlawful and excessive repayment requirements on foreign-recruited nurses who resigned before completing their contracts. The plaintiffs claimed certain contract provisions violated federal and state laws, including anti-trafficking and wage laws.

The companies denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation costs and risks. The settlement provides both monetary relief and changes to contract practices for current and future nurses.