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- Top Class Actions readers reported this settlement paying out $717.23 as of Aug. 4, 2023.
- Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got paid!
Current and former residents of an area in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, may be eligible to benefit from a $17.5 million Tyco Fire Products settlement if a private well provided their drinking water.
The Class includes anyone who, between Jan. 1, 1965, and Dec. 31, 2020, resided in or owned a property with a private well drinking-water source within the area bounded on the north by University Drive, on the south by Heath Lane, on the west by Roosevelt Road, and on the east by the Bay of Green Bay, all in the town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, for at least one year.
The Tyco Fire Products settlement is part of a multidistrict litigation accusing Tyco, Chemguard Inc., and ChemDesign Inc. of contaminating private wells with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through their firefighting foam.
PFAS are manmade chemicals containing carbon, fluorine, and additional chemicals.
Testing of the foam at the Ansul Fire Technology Center allegedly began around 1965, which is why the Class Period begins Jan. 1 of that year.
Peshtigo lacks a municipal water system, and as such, many properties’ drinking water is provided via wells.
Peshtigo Tyco Fire Products Settlement Benefits
The Tyco Fire Products settlement provides Class Members with payments to resolve claims for damages due to exposure to PFAS, even if they do not have proof of an injury, as well as payments to resolve claims for personal injuries.
Class Members may file up to three claims: a property ownership Claim, an exposure claim, and a personal injury claim.
The amount each Class Member filing a property ownership or exposure claim will receive will depend on whether they own the property now or owned it in the past and on the amount of PFAS in the property’s well.
Payments for exposure will range from $1,000 to $6,500, while payments for property ownership claims range from $4,000 to $65,000.
A chart on the settlement website can help Class Members estimate what their payment would be.
Any amount to be paid for personal injury claims, which are separate from Class claims, will depend on the number of such claims that are made and the types of injuries suffered and cannot be determined until all claims have been received.
However, it is estimated each person who files an eligible personal injury claim will receive a minimum of $50,000.
A fairness hearing on the Tyco Fire Products settlement is set for May 24, 2021.
The deadlines for Class Members to opt out of or object to the settlement have passed.
The claim form deadline for property and exposure damages is Oct. 6, 2021.
Who’s Eligible
Anyone who, between Jan. 1, 1965, and Dec. 31, 2020, resided in or owned a property with a private well drinking-water source within the area bounded on the north by University Drive, on the south by Heath Lane, on the west by Roosevelt Road, and on the east by the Bay of Green Bay, all in the town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, for at least one year.
Potential Award
Up to $65,000.
- The amount each Class Member filing a property ownership or exposure claim will receive will depend on whether they own the property now or owned it in the past and on the amount of PFAS in the property’s well. Payments for exposure will range from $1,000 to $6,500, while payments for property ownership claims range from $4,000 to $65,000. A chart on the settlement website can help Class Members estimate what their payment would be.
- Any amount to be paid for personal injury claims, which are separate from Class claims, will depend on the number of such claims that are made and the types of injuries suffered and cannot be determined until all claims have been received. However, it is estimated each person who files an eligible personal injury claim will receive a minimum of $50,000.
Proof of Purchase
- Proof of residency in the Class Area at any point between Jan. 1, 1965, and Dec. 31, 2020, from at least one of the following: state-issued identification with address (such as a driver’s license), utility bills, other types of bills or bank statements, or mail addressed to the Class Member at the affected property’s address.
- Any documents, if available, demonstrating PFAS testing results on the relevant private well during the Class Period.
- More information on required documentation is available here.
Claim Form
NOTE:Â If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
10/06/2021
Case Name
Campbell v. Tyco Fire Products et al., Case No. 2:19-cv-00422, part of In Re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2:18-mn-2873, in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, Charleston Division
Final Hearing
05/24/2021
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Matthew Garretson
Class Counsel
Paul J. Napoli
Hunter Shkolnik
NAPOLI SHKOLNIK PLLC
Robert A. Bilott
TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP
Defense Counsel
Joseph G. Petrosinelli
Liam J. Montgomery
WILLIAMS & CONNOLLY LLP
J. Hayes Ryan
Jonathan B. Blakley
GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI LLP
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82 thoughts onTyco Fire Products $17.5M water contamination class action settlement
Got $1000 over a year ago and $717 today. Thanks TCA!
Reply to Paul:
I have one showing in my Informed Delivery too but, so far I haven’t gotten it. I received $1,000 more than a year or so ago. This must be a 2nd one with leftover funds I’m guessing. ??
Informed delivery says something is coming tomorrow finally
Yes the same thing happened to me . They said if my social matches with IRS correctly I will have a check in up to 5 weeks .
very strange payout
I can count with my hands the number of checks I heard have already been sent. And this is from this site. None of which are anyone I know or know of who is actually from my county. Maybe there saving our checks for last.
Has anyome heard or received anything?
I emailed the lawyers several weeks ago and they havnt replied.
I just received a letter last week saying my social and name didn’t match irs records so I had to refill it out and mail it back . Waiting for an update now .
I receive email respond back from them 7/21/22it stated the same info which was on home page update which I was already aware of.the additional info stated that no additional information or documentations is need at this time
the claim admin is actively preparing and sending payments or denial letters and ill notify you of your claim status by mail no dates was stated in email as to when these letters will start to go out hope this info help somewhat
Where did your letter come from? IRS? Or the Administration Office?
The letter came from administrative office. I’m the letter it said I had to update information then I can receive my payment. I sent it off so hopefully I will see something soon .
Great! At least you heard something
I have seen on facebook where checks are starting to go out again the amount i saw was 1k from two different people this was posted today 8/1/2022
Great info! Thanks for sharing!
Is this a second distribution?
I received my check June 3rd, 2022.
Wow. That’s great. I’m still waiting on my first. Do you mind sharing how much was each of your checks?
I’m away fromy mailing address. I see through USPS website that I have mail from the Administration. Hopefully its my check. How did your check look?
light up this phone number folks
Questions? Contact the Claims Administrator at 1-800-240-2988
any checks update if so can you please share updates
what has happen to all the checks we are approved for but still waiting to recieve them! oh and by the way know is returning emails either
still nothing!!
Hello Everyone,
It is something about the way these lawyers are handling the payment process of claims seem off to me their update of payments is not making sense to me something is wrong with this picture.
Any updates? I need to pay some fines!
Hello
I hope you guys enjoyed Fathers Day Weekend! Now let’s get to work. Send Payments Now!!! Way too much money on hold… Especially for the small amount of claimants in this suit.