Cleveland Water Discrimination and Billing Practices Lawsuit
Cleveland Water · Municipal water utility services · Ongoing Litigation
About this case
A class action brought on behalf of Cleveland water customers alleges that Cleveland Water disproportionately harmed Black and lower-income customers through water shutoffs, overbilling, liens on homes, and inadequate procedures for contesting bills. Court documents describe a proposed $3 million settlement, including $1.8 million in damages and $1.2 million in attorneys’ fees, but the NAACP Legal Defense Fund said additional steps were required before finalization; the litigation is therefore ongoing.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- Cleveland Water
- Product or service
- Municipal water utility services
- Case status
- Ongoing Litigation
- Lawsuit type
- Consumer
- Reported harm
- Discrimination
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