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Chiquita Canyon Landfill Litigation
The Chiquita Canyon Landfill threatens the health, safety, and well-being of the Val Verde community and surrounding areas. After months, if not years, of being impacted by the Landfill, residents filed a lawsuit on August 25, 2023, to call for the close of the Landfill, mitigation of impacts on the community, and damages to be paid to residents impacted.
Case(s) entitled: Howse, et al., v. Chiquita Canyon Landfill | 2:23−cv−08380-MEMF-MAR
Elkins, et al., v. Chiquita Canyon Landfill | 2:24-cv-10107
Join thousands of your neighbors in the first active lawsuit seeking to shut the Landfill down and get you compensation.
Press
California regulators approve rules to curb methane leaks and prevent fires at landfills
Chiquita Canyon Landfill Fire Ravages Health & Community Life, Residents Plead For Action
Residents report 'noxious waste' from nearby landfills releasing staggering amounts of air pollution: 'This is not normal'
Assemblywoman Schiavo Launches Tax Relief Website For Families Impacted By Chiquita Canyon Landfill
Case Updates
SOM & Stris Files Fourth Amended Complaint in the matter of Howse, et al. v. Chiquita Canyon Landfill.
On December 31, 2024, CCL announced it’s closure. SOM addresses our thoughts and ongoing concerns.
On November 22, 2024, we filed a new case against the Landfill to address the claims of minor children.
On September 30, 2024, the Court declined to let Petitioners challenge the County’s decision to permit the landfill to continue taking in trash and processing hazardous waste onsite without any CEQA analysis.
Wednesday, Sept. 25, a hearing & press conference will be held in relation to our CEQA Case, Citizens for Chiquita Canyon Closure v. County of Los Angeles.
SOM Files Second Amended CEQA Complaint on behalf of Citizens for Chiquita Canyon Closure.
SOM & Stris Files Third Amended Complaint in the matter of Howse, et al. v. Chiquita Canyon Landfill.
Join us to discuss our litigation efforts and answer any questions you may have.