U.S. Steel $1.5M Settlement for Environmental Claims

If you owned, occupied, or rented residential property within approximately one mile of the U.S. Steel Edgar Thomson Plant at any time since November 1, 2020, you may qualify to submit a claim from a class action settlement.

United States Steel Corporation has agreed to pay $1,500,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged emissions of pollutants, air contaminants, and noxious odors from its Edgar Thomson Plant [1].

Who is eligible for a class action payout?

To be a class member, you must meet the following criteria:

• Owned, occupied, or rented residential property within the Class Area, which includes parts of Braddock, North Braddock, East Pittsburgh, West Mifflin, Duquesne, and North Versailles.
• Class area map available on the settlement website.

• You lived in the Class Area specified above at any time from November 1, 2020, to the present [2].

How much is the U.S. Steel settlement payment?

Pro Rata Payment: Each approved claimant will receive a cash payment from the remaining settlement funds after fees and expenses are deducted.

How to claim a payout

To claim a settlement payment, class members must complete and submit a claim form. The PDF claim form must be printed, filled out and mailed to the settlement administrator by the March 31, 2025 deadline.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Liddle Sheets Coulson P.C., 975 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI 48207-3101

Required documentation

Yes, claimants need to provide the following proof:

• A government-issued photo ID to establish identity and current address
• Owner/occupant claims: Copy of the residence deed or other ownership documentation
• Tenant: Copy of lease or rental agreement

$1.5 Million class action settlement fund

The settlement fund of $1,500,000 will cover various costs:

• Attorneys' fees and costs: Up to $675,000
• Service award to the Named Plaintiff: $5,000
• Payments to valid claimants: The remaining settlement amount after deductions

Important dates

• Fairness Hearing: April 15, 2025
• Deadline to File a Claim: March 31, 2025

When is the U.S. Steel Edgar Thomson Plant payout date?

The court will hold a Fairness Hearing on April 15, 2025. Once the settlement is approved, payments will be distributed to class members who submitted valid claims.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit was filed due to alleged emissions of pollutants and odors from the Edgar Thomson Plant, which were claimed to interfere with the use and enjoyment of nearby residential properties. U.S. Steel denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid prolonged litigation costs and risks of trial [2].

Sources

1] [Settlement Website

2] [Settlement Agreement