Delta Air Lines to Venmo and PayPal Americans from $78.75million ‘fuel’ settlement – just fill out online f...
Delta Air Lines will distribute $78.75 million to affected Southern California residents and property owners due to a 2020 jet fuel dump.Summary
Delta Air Lines has agreed to a $78.75 million settlement following claims that jet fuel was dumped on Southern California residents and properties after a mechanical issue on January 14, 2020. The fuel jettison from flight DL89 impacted approximately 160,000 residents and 38,135 property owners. While Delta denies any wrongdoing, the settlement will be divided, with 67% ($33,895,300) allocated to property owners and 33% ($16,694,700) to residents and renters. Claimants must provide proof of residency or property ownership as of January 14, 2020, and can submit claims online or by mail by February 6, 2026. Payments will be issued via check, PayPal, or Venmo, roughly 110 days after the final approval hearing on May 18, 2026. Individuals who both owned and rented property can file separate claims, and those who previously filed separate lawsuits are ineligible.
(Source：The Sun)