A Cook County judge has ruled the City of Chicago overcharged drivers tens of millions in parking tickets over a ten-year period, according to multiple reports—meaning many Chicagoans could get a refund.
Cook County judge rules in favor of class action lawsuit
Judge William Sullivan ruled in favor of a class action lawsuit alleging the city overcharged drivers $163 million across almost 2 million parking violations between 2012 and 2022, according to a report from WGN.
Illinois state law reportedly mandates a $250 maximum on individual parking violations. The ruling determined that the city exceeded this cap, with one plaintiff in the lawsuit garnering $1,600 in fees for four parking tickets, according to multiple reports.
Reports indicate the city may choose to appeal the ruling. If the ruling stands following the appeals process, the city must then enact a repayment plan, although an exact timeline remains unclear.