08-05-2025
St. Louis city settles $4M lawsuit over jail conditions
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis City has agreed to a $4 million settlement over complaints of inhumane conditions at the old city jail, known as the Workhouse.
The settlement follows a seven-year lawsuit that highlighted the poor conditions at the facility, which ultimately led to its closure in 2022.
Nearly 16,000 former inmates who were held at the Workhouse are eligible to receive a portion of the settlement funds.
The lawsuit brought attention to the 'inhumane conditions' that inmates faced at the Workhouse, prompting calls for reform and eventual closure of the facility.
The settlement aims to compensate those who were affected by these conditions. If all eligible individuals apply for compensation, the payout would average around $250 per person.
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