$8M
Environmental, Class Action
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Case Details
An $8,000,000 settlement was reached in a class action lawsuit over the illegal use of private property for the Gentilly Landfill after Hurricane Katrina. The settlement compensates landowners for their property.
Additional Notes
Joel Waltzer of Waltzer Wiygul & Garside represented the class. The fund pays approximately $1 per square foot plus a flat fee per owner, ensuring about $12,000 for a typical lot.