Altuglas Chemical Spill Settlement: $2.7M
$2.7 Million Settlement for Economic Losses Due to 2023 Spill
Did you live or operate a business in Philadelphia between March 24 and March 30, 2023, and experience financial losses due to the Altuglas chemical spill? You might be eligible for a settlement payment.
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Residents and businesses located within the following zip codes in Philadelphia who were impacted by the Altuglas chemical spill between March 24 and March 30, 2023, are eligible for settlement benefits:
19102, 19103, 19106, 19107, 19109, 19111, 19112, 19114, 19115, 19116, 19119, 19120, 19121, 19122, 19123, 19124, 19125, 19126, 19128, 19129, 19130, 19132, 19133, 19134, 19135, 19136, 19137, 19138, 19140, 19141, 19144, 19145, 19146, 19147, 19148, 19149, 19152, 19154
Proof of Purchase
Eligible class members can receive a base payment of $25 to $50 for economic losses. To receive additional compensation beyond the base payment, claimants must provide reasonable documentation of economic losses, such as receipts for bottled water, transportation costs, or proof of business income loss.
Settlement At a Glance
Settlement Amount
$50+
Claim Form Deadline
08/16/2024
Exclusion Deadline (Opt-Out)
07/17/2024
Final Approval Hearing
09/23/2024
Additional Information
A $2.7 million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit stemming from a chemical spill at the Altuglas plant in Bristol, Pennsylvania, in March 2023. The spill released thousands of gallons of a water-soluble acrylic polymer solution into Otter Creek, a tributary of the Delaware River, prompting concerns about water contamination.
The lawsuit alleged that the chemical spill caused widespread disruption and economic loss for residents and businesses in the affected area. Plaintiffs claimed that the spill necessitated the purchase of bottled water and other precautionary measures, resulting in financial hardship.
Altuglas, a subsidiary of Trinseo, denied any wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement to resolve the claims and avoid further litigation. The settlement aims to compensate residents and businesses for expenses incurred due to the chemical spill and subsequent water advisories.
Under the terms of the settlement, eligible class members can receive a base payment of $25 to $50 for economic losses. Additional compensation may be available for documented losses, such as the purchase of bottled water or lost business income. To receive a settlement payment, submit a claim form by August 16, 2024.
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Legal Representation
Case Name:
Class Counsel:
Y. Michael Twersky
BERGER MONTAGUE
Daniel C. Levin
Charles E. Schaffer
LEVIN SEDRAN & BERMAN LLP
Joseph C. Kohn
William E. Hoese
Elias A. Kohn
KOHN SWIFT & GRAF PC
Defense Counsel:
J. Gordon Cooney Jr.
Mark A. Fiore
MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP
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