Manitoba Solitary Confinement Settlement
Checked October 15, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
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If you were an inmate in a Manitoba Provincial Custodial Facility and were subjected to segregation between September 12, 2006, and June 4, 2026, you may be eligible for a payment. Payments start at $3,000 CAD and can go up to $100,000 CAD, depending on your circumstances and the harms suffered.
Who qualifies
- From September 12, 2006.
“The class includes people who were inmates in Manitoba Provincial Custodial Facilities , and who were subjected to Segregation: Between September 12, 2006, and June 4th, 2026 as a Youth; or Between September 12, 2012, and June 4th, 2026: For at least 15 consecutive days, or While suffering from a Serious Mental Illnes…”From the court-approved notice
What you can get
Base payment for Youth Inmates
up to $9,000
Base payment for SMI Inmates
up to $6,000
Base payment for Prolonged Inmates
up to $3,000
Serious Harms Award for lengthy/repeated placements
Up to $55,000
In addition to Base Payment
Serious Harms Award for specific/documented harms
Up to $40,000
In addition to Base Payment
These are the amounts the settlement publishes. Shares of a fund depend on how many people file: what pro rata means.
How to file
- 1. Check that the class description above fits you.
- 2. File on the official claim form by August 24, 2027. It usually takes a few minutes.
Key dates
When settlements pay, and what can delay it.
Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement in the King’s Court of Manitoba (case CI21-01-31242), run by Proactio. The official site is proactio.ca. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
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ClaimWell summarizes the official notice so it's easier to read. It isn't legal advice; the official settlement site is the authority on who qualifies and what each claim pays.