Settlement Reached
Settlement Reached
Delta Air Lines Fuel-Dumping Class Action Settlement
Delta Air Lines · Commercial airline flight and aviation operations
Property owners and residents in Los Angeles and Orange counties brought a class action alleging that a Delta Air Lines flight dumped jet fuel over populated areas in January 2020, affecting homes, schools, and other properties. A federal judge tentatively approved a $78.7 million settlement, with a final order expected at a later date.
Case updates and reports
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How to participate
Settlement Claim
Individuals who owned, resided in, or rented an eligible 1–4 unit residential property within the designated Southern California geographic area affected by the Delta Flight DL89 jet fuel release on January 14, 2020.
- Type
- Settlement Claim
- Claim status
- Deadline passed
- Total settlement amount
- $78,750,000
- Payout
- Net settlement proceeds are divided into two pools: approximately 67% distributed pro rata to eligible residential property owners, and approximately 33% distributed pro rata to eligible non-owner residents and tenants.
- Reported proof requirement
- Yes
Sources and links
Official settlement informationSettlement · Settlement Claim
Delta Air Lines Fuel-Dumping Class Action SettlementMy News LA · Published
Delta Air Lines Fuel-Dump Class Action SettlementMy News LA · Published