West Virginia-American Water Company, American Water Works Service Company, Inc. and American Water Works Company, Inc., and Eastman Chemical Company have reached a Settlement involving the January 9, 2014 event that contaminated the drinking water source for portions of the following nine counties: Boone, Cabell (Salt Rock/Culloden area), Clay, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Putnam and Roane.
Can also file for medical claims or pregnancy claims, and lost hourly wages.
(2) Documented Payment Option: lost profits, lost revenues for government entities, repair/replacement, lost inventory, bottled water, extra expenses.
Residents, businesses, and hourly workers impacted by the Freedom Chemical Spill can file a claim, submit an objection to the Settlement or exclude themselves from the Settlement. Claims can be filed online at www.WVwaterclaims.com or Class Members can call 1-855-829-8121 to receive one or multiple claim forms. If Class Members do not exclude themselves from the Settlement, they cannot separately sue American Water or Eastman for the claims in this Settlement. Settlement payments will be made if the Court approves the Settlement after a fairness hearing on January 9, 2018. At the hearing, Settlement Class Counsel will ask for up to 25% of the Settlement Funds as fees and for class representative incentive awards.