Cleveland Water Bill Lien Civil Rights Class Action
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City of Cleveland · Municipal water billing and lien practices · Settlement Reached
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About this case
A class action alleges that Cleveland Water disproportionately placed liens on homes owned or occupied by Black residents and denied customers proper notice and an opportunity to challenge water shutoffs and charges. The City of Cleveland reached a reported $3 million settlement, with settlement details still being finalized.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- City of Cleveland
- Product or service
- Municipal water billing and lien practices
- Court case number
- 1:19-cv-02911
- Case status
- Settlement Reached
- Lawsuit type
- Other
- Reported harm
- Discrimination
Participation information
Availability is based on each listed participation option and its deadline.
Settlement Claim
- Type
- Settlement Claim
- Status
- Unknown
- Total settlement amount
- $3,000,000
This information does not determine whether you qualify for a case.
Sources
Public reporting associated with this case.
- Cleveland Water Discrimination Class Action Settlement
Cleveland Scene ·
- Cleveland Water Bill Lien Civil Rights Class Action
news.bloomberglaw.com ·