University Park Aqua Illinois Drinking Water Class Action Settlement
Aqua Illinois · Municipal drinking water service · Settlement Reached
About this case
A class action brought on behalf of current and former University Park residents and business owners alleges that Aqua Illinois supplied water contaminated with high levels of lead between August 2018 and May 2019, causing expenses, lost wages, and health-related harms. A federal judge approved a $12.5 million settlement negotiated between the village and Aqua Illinois; the claims process is described as forthcoming.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- Aqua Illinois
- Product or service
- Municipal drinking water service
- Case name
- University Park Water Contamination Class Action
- Case status
- Settlement Reached
- Lawsuit type
- Consumer
- Reported harm
- Product Defect
Participation information
Availability is based on each listed participation option and its deadline.
University Park Water Contamination Settlement Claim
Current and former University Park residents and business owners affected by the water contamination issues between August 2018 and May 2019 are described as potential claimants.
Residents, former residents, and businesses are expected to receive letters with instructions for filing a claim. The article does not provide a claim form or confirm that claims are currently open.
- Type
- Settlement Claim
- Status
- Unknown
- Total settlement amount
- $12,500,000
- Payout
- The article states that claims may seek amounts for expenses such as bottled water, pipe replacement, or lost wages, with figures discussed of approximately $3,000, up to $15,000 for certain expenses, and an additional amount of up to $30,000 for personal injury claims. These figures are described as potential claim amounts, not guaranteed payments.
- Reported proof requirement
- Unclear
University Park drinking water settlement compensation
The settlement is described as covering University Park residents, including some people who moved away after being affected, as well as businesses, churches, and people subject to the lead advisory or do-not-consume list.
- Type
- Settlement Claim
- Status
- Upcoming
- Payout
- The amount of compensation has not been specified. Compensation is expected to become available by fall 2026.
- Reported proof requirement
- Unclear
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Sources
Public reporting associated with this case.