Jefferson Parish $4.5M Settlement for Landfill Odor Claims

If you lived in Harahan, River Ridge, South Kenner, Metairie, Waggaman, Avondale, or Bridge City in Louisiana between 2017 and 2019, you may be eligible to claim compensation from a class action settlement.

The Parish of Jefferson has agreed to pay $4,500,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged excessive odors emanating from the Jefferson Parish Landfill.

Who is eligible to receive a payout?

You may be a class member if:

• You lived in the Class Area anytime from July 1, 2017, to December 31, 2019
• Harahan
• River Ridge
• Metairie
• Waggaman
• Avondale
• Bridge City
• Parts of South Kenner
• Parts of Metairie

The geographical boundary specified by the court within Jefferson Parish in Louisiana is as follows: Starting at the intersection of Jerome S. Glazer Airport Access Rd. and West Napoleon Ave (including the canal extending westward from the intersection of West Napoleon Ave and Williams Blvd) then proceeding eastward along West Napoleon Avenue until its intersection with North Causeway Boulevard, then proceeding south along Causeway Boulevard until its intersection with River Road, then proceeding south across the Mississippi River until the intersection of Lapalco Boulevard and Bayou Segnette, then proceeding west until the southernmost end of S. Jamie Boulevard, then proceeding west until the southernmost end of Ruth Drive, then proceeding west/northwest to the intersection of Hwy 90 and the St. Charles Parish/Jefferson Parish line, then proceeding north along the St. Charles Parish/Jefferson Parish line to River Road, then proceeding north along the St. Charles Parish/Jefferson Parish line from River Road to Airline Hwy, then proceeding east along Airline Hwy until its intersection with Jerome S. Glazer Airport Access Rd., then proceeding north until the intersection of Jerome S. Glazer Airport Access Rd. and West Napoleon Ave (including the canal extending westward from the intersection of West Napoleon Ave and Williams Blvd).

Who is excluded from the class?

Certain individuals are excluded from the class, including:

• Named plaintiffs in Addison, et al. v. Louisiana Regional Landfill Company, et al.
• Owners of undeveloped land not connected to their residence

How much are Jefferson Parish Landfill settlement payments ?

Payment amounts will be determined by a court appointed neutral party and will be determined in part by the number of valid claims filed and the extent of damages endured.

How to claim a payout

To claim a settlement payment, you must submit a claim form by the deadline of March 20, 2025. You can file a claim online or download a PDF claim form to print and mail to the settlement administrator.

• A separate claim form must be submitted for each address resided at within the class period.
• All household residents must submit a separate claim form
• Claim forms for minors must be submitted separately by a parent or guardian

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: JP Landfill Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 4755, Baton Rouge, LA 70821.

Is proof required to receive a Louisiana landfill payment?

• Social Security or Tax Identification Number required
• Property Address and residence type required
• Additional documentation is not required, but may be requested at a later date

Payout options

Class members will select from the following:

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Direct Deposit
• Zelle
• Paper check by mail

$4.5M Settlement fund breakdown

• Payments to approved claimants
• Settlement administration costs, including the neutral court appointed party for claim review
• Attorneys' fees and expenses of up to $1,500,000
• Service awards to class representatives of up to $7,500 each

Important dates

• Fairness Hearing: March 26, 2025
• Deadline to File a Claim: March 20, 2025

When is the Jefferson Parish Landfill settlement payout date?

The final hearing is scheduled for March 26, 2025. Once the court grants approval to the settlement, payments will be issued to approved claimants. Appeals may delay the process.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleges that the Parish of Jefferson and other defendants are responsible for excessive odors and gases from the landfill, causing harm to nearby residents. The settlement avoids the costs and risks of further litigation and a possible trial.

Sources

1] [Official Settlement Website

2] [Class Notice