Current State: Settlement

A judge in the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina has preliminarily approved a class action settlement in the matter of Vines v. BFI Waste Systems North America, LLC, (Case No. 1:24-cv-00697-UA-JLW)

The Settlement, agreed upon by the parties and preliminarily approved by the Court, calls for a cash fund of $675,000 settlement fund dollars, less costs, and attorneys’ fees, for members of the Certified Class, which is defined as follows:

All owner/occupants and renters of residential property residing within one and a half (1.5) miles of the Landfill’s property boundary, located at 5105 Morehead Road, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, since August 14, 2021.

The Settlement also calls for $1,025,000 in improvement measures at the facility.

The lawsuit alleged emission of noxious odors from Landfill operations have interfered with residents’ ability to use and enjoy their homes.

There are several Court-ordered deadlines that must be followed by members of the class:

• Claim Forms must be postmarked on or before November 20, 2026, in order to receive compensation from the Settlement Fund.
• Opt Outs and Objections must be postmarked on or before November 5, 2026.

If you have questions about this settlement, you may e-mail info@LSClassAction.com or call toll free (800) 536-004.

Please see below for a map depicting the class area: