March 17, 2025: The claim form is working normally. If you experience an issue, please email info@jplandfillclass.com.
Settlement Information
A partial settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit about the Jefferson Parish Landfill. A settlement fund has been created to pay amounts to holders of valid claims as well as lawyers’ fees and costs approved by the Court. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana will have a hearing to decide whether to give final approval to the settlement so that payments can be made from the settlement fund. Those included in the class action, together called a “Class,” may ask for a payment, or may exclude themselves from, or object to, the settlement, and eligible Class members may receive a payment from it.
Who Is a Class Member?
Generally, you may be a Class Member if you lived or resided in the Class Area. The Class Area Map is is included in the Settlement Agreement and can also be viewed here.
Your Legal Rights and Options
Option and Deadline |
Your Legal Rights |
Submit a claim |
The only way to ask for and receive a payment from this settlement. Claims must be postmarked/submitted on or before March 20, 2025. You can view a map of the Class Area here. |
Exclude Yourself |
Get no payment from this settlement. This is the only option that allows you to be part of any other lawsuit against the Parish of Jefferson and certain others about the legal claims in this case. Any request to exclude yourself from the settlement must be postmarked on or before March 10, 2025. |
Object |
Write to the Court about why you do not like the settlement. Objections must be postmarked on or before March 10, 2025. |
Go to a Hearing |
The Court will hold a Fairness Hearing, which will start at 2:00 p.m. on March 26, 2025. |
Do Nothing |
Get no payment. Give up rights to be part of any lawsuit against the Parish of Jefferson about the legal claims being settled. |
Dates and Deadlines
Claims Deadline
March 20, 2025
Exclusion Deadline
March 10, 2025
Objection Deadline
March 10, 2025
Fairness Hearing
March 26, 2025