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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

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Settlement Claim

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$3,000,000

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