Greenwich v Greenwich: Resident Class Action Seeks $1.5 million Refund for Speed Camera Fines
What started as a safety initiative around eight school zones concentrated in mid/back country Greenwich, has escalated into a high-stakes legal battle. Greenwich resident Stephen Lockton has filed a class-action lawsuit in Stamford Superior Court against the Town of Greenwich and vendor Blue Line Solutions, seeking to void every citation issued and secure over $1.3 million in refunds.
The Complaint
The lawsuit alleges the town breached state law by approving the speed camera initiative without first holding a mandatory public hearing. It also targets the financial mechanics: Tennessee-based Blue Line Solutions allegedly collected fines and fees directly into private accounts before establishing a Qualified Public Depository, deducting its own fees before remitting funds to the town. The vendor's financial incentives for maximizing citation volume are also under scrutiny.
After more than 1,500 residents signed a petition opposing the program, town officials suspended camera enforcement in April 2026 following four months of operation. The lawsuit seeks a judicial declaration that the town’s ordinance and every citation issued under it are void ab initio, alongside full restitution of all fines, fees, and surcharges for the class.
Town Response
First Selectman Camillo declined to comment on the specific claims in the filing, but defended the town's process and intent, noting that municipalities across Connecticut are navigating a learning curve under the state's new law. He said, "This is a very new program, so obviously, all lots of towns have had to go back and amend because it's new... It was never about revenue. If it was about revenue, we’d have them up 24/7, and we’d have them at every school zone. Not about revenue. It’s about public safety. It always has been, and it always will be."
Follow the case docket: FST-CV26-6083298-S
Read the complaint: Class-Action Filing Document of August 27, 2026
Between the Lines: The irony is hard to miss: Greenwich taxpayers are now funding the town's legal defense against a lawsuit brought by a local resident over a town-managed program.