https://www.siliconvalley.com/2020/10/20/hundreds-seek-payouts-in-lawsuit-over-caltrans-homeless-camp-sweeps/

Hundreds of homeless people who lost bicycles, tents and even their loved ones’ ashes when Caltrans cleared their East Bay encampments are applying for restitution as part of a multimillion-dollar legal settlement.

Advocates hope that by reaching so many people, the fund will be a step toward protecting the property rights of unhoused residents in the future. But plaintiffs’ lawyers worry they aren’t finding everyone eligible for a payout and say it remains to be seen whether the settlement will lead to long-term changes.