Delta Flight 89 Fuel Dumping Settlement

This class action lawsuit, titled In Re: Delta Air Lines, Inc., arose from an incident on January 14, 2020, when Delta Air Lines Flight DL89 was forced to jettison jet fuel over parts of Southern California following an in-flight emergency shortly after departing Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Plaintiffs alleged that the fuel dump caused harm to property owners and residents in the affected area, claiming trespass, private nuisance, and related property damage. Delta denies wrongdoing and liability but agreed to settle the claims to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.

Delta has agreed to pay a total of $78,750,000 into a Settlement Fund to resolve the class claims.  

Who Is Included

You may be a Settlement Class Member if, on January 14, 2020, you owned, resided in, or rented one of the 1-to-4-unit residential properties listed on the map of affected residences below.  

Payments from these funds will be distributed only to qualifying class members who submit valid Claim Forms. The amounts individual class members receive will vary and depend on the number of eligible claims and the final net fund amount.  

How We Can Help

If you owned, rented, or resided in a property located in the Class Area, you could be eligible for a refund from this settlement. If you are unsure, fill out the form below and we can help determine whether your residence is included. If it is, we can start processing your claim immediately and help you in securing the money you are rightfully owed.

Lex will:

• Review whether your address falls within the eligible zone
• Help you determine what documentation to submit
• Ensure your claim is properly completed and timely filed

The deadline to submit a claim in this matter is February 6, 2026.