Delta Flight DL89 Fuel Dump Class Action Settlement
Owners, residents, or renters of properties on the affected list for the Flight DL89 Class Area as of January 14, 2020.
Settlement Closed
Who’s Eligible
- You must have owned, resided in, or rented a property included on the list of affected residences prepared by John A. Kilpatrick as of January 14, 2020.
- The property must be located within the Class Area defined in the lawsuit.
- Excluded: Individuals who sold their property after the incident without disclosing the fuel jettison to the purchaser.
- Excluded: Individuals who filed a separate claim in court against Delta Air Lines arising from the January 14, 2020 incident.
- Excluded: Employees, officers, and directors of Delta, Class Counsel, and judicial staff.
Eligible States
Claim Deadline
What You Need to Do to Get Paid
Submit a Claim Form online at the settlement website or by mail to the Settlement Administrator. You must include required documentation for proof of ownership/residence and identity. All claims must be postmarked or submitted online by February 6, 2026.
Claimants must provide proof of ownership (e.g., title, deed, tax records) or residence (e.g., utility bills, lease agreements) as of January 14, 2020. Claimants over age 14 must also provide a current proof of identity (e.g., Driver’s License, ID Card, Passport).
Settlement Payout
The Net Settlement Fund will be divided: 67% to the Owners’ Settlement Fund and 33% to the Residents’ Settlement Fund. The Owners’ Fund is divided equally on a per-property basis. The Residents’ Fund is divided equally among all eligible resident claimants. Exact amounts depend on the number of valid claims.
- Settlement Fund: $78,750,000
- Net Settlement Fund: Approximately $50,590,000
- Attorneys’ Fees: Up to 33% of the Fund (approx. $24,000,000)
- Litigation Costs: Up to $2,000,000
- Service Awards: $60,000 total
Background of the Lawsuit
Plaintiffs allege that on January 14, 2020, Delta Flight DL89 experienced a mechanical problem and jettisoned fuel over parts of Southern California, harming property owners and residents. Delta denies liability but agreed to settle to avoid the risks and costs of continued litigation.
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Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 301132, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1132
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