Are you and your family suffering due to the stench that’s coming from Scholl Canyon Landfill at 3001 Scholl Canyon Rd, Glendale, CA 91206? Have you and other residents demanded action from the city of Glendale, but the smell from the landfill has not improved?
Complaints about air quality and how it affects the health of residents have been a long-standing problem in Los Angeles County. There is conclusive evidence that much of these issues are due to negligence by landfill operators, whether it’s a private company or a public entity. Poor management of a public facility can serve as the basis for a lawsuit, which you can discuss with one of our legal experts.
If you would like to learn more about suing the city of Glendale for the stench coming from Scholl Canyon Landfill, please give us a call. We are happy to offer you a free initial case review or a free second opinion on an existing claim.
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Landfill Odor Complaints from California Residents
Saying that residents living near landfills are fed up with the unrelenting stench is an understatement. Of course, one has to expect a certain amount of odors when there is a garbage dump or recycling facility in the area. However, there are air quality requirements that landfills have to meet and precautionary measures that must be taken to minimize odors.
Sadly, mismanagement and neglect is typically the cause of putrid smells from facilities like Scholl Canyon Landfill, which is operated by the City of Glendale. No matter who is in charge, it’s clear that there is a long history of complaints from residents in Glendale and surrounding communities.
One case that has received much attention in the last few months is the class action lawsuit filed against the operators of Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Val Verde and Castaic residents are tired of constant nosebleeds, nausea, asthma attacks and other conditions that are caused by high concentrations of dimethyl sulfide in the air. This is an oily, colorless substance with a putrid smell, which is from a poorly managed area of the landfill. The smell is so bad that people are forced to have their windows closed at all times and limit outside activities to no more than a few minutes.
Just 12 miles away in Sunshine Canyon, the buildup of methane gas is causing people to suffer from similar health issues. The gas is being produced in areas of the landfill that were affected by heavy rains within the past year. But conditions at the site have been substandard for quite some time, so it was only a matter of time before the air quality became unacceptable due to the presence of methane gas.
As residents demand more action, we anticipate that there will be numerous landfill odor class action lawsuits throughout LA County. Our lawyers can educate you on your right to sue Scholl Canyon Landfill and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Landfill Odors and Their Impact on Your Health
Failure by landfill owners is the source of many problems that can cause harm and suffering to local residents. Substances like DMA and methane are associated with serious health conditions, such as:
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Headaches
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Nosebleeds
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Vomiting and nausea
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Memory problems
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Slurred speech
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Blurred vision
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Inflamed airways and mucous membranes
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Rapid heart rate or breathing
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Convulsions
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Fluid buildup in your lungs, i.e., pulmonary edema
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Loss of consciousness
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Fatality
Can I Join a Scholl Canyon Landfill Odor Class Action Lawsuit?
Yes, you can join a lawsuit with other residents if your health has taken a turn for the worse due to the smell from Scholl Canyon Landfill. Class actions lawsuits are an effective solution that can help many people at the same time. However, it’s important to learn how these lawsuits work and whether it will serve your interests as someone that was injured due to air quality violations by the city of Glendale.
There’s where we can be of help, so contact us right away if you are interested in filing a Scholl Canyon Landfill class action lawsuit. We will provide you with a free consultation and ensure that you have a chance to ask important questions that pertain to your legal rights.
Average Case Value of a Lawsuit for Odors from a Landfill
For class action lawsuits against landfill operators, settlements can fall between $2,000,000 and $50,000,000, though some cases are settled for over $150,000,000. Ultimately, there are many factors that impact how much a Scholl Canyon Landfill lawsuit will settle for. The degree of injury to the victims is a crucial factor, as well as the number of class members.
If hundreds of people join a lawsuit, the resulting settlement is likely to exceed $100,000,000. But some class action claims have 50 or less members, and these cases are worth $5,000,000 or less. Keep in mind that other details specific to your case play a role in the amount of compensation you can receive from a lawsuit against Scholl Canyon Landfill. That’s why you speak to a landfill odor nuisance attorney as soon as possible.
How Long Does it Take to Settle these Cases?
It takes 12 to 24 months on average to settle an air quality violation lawsuit against a landfill operator. This is due to a variety of issues, including the required steps to file a claim against a government entity. There are also requirements to have a lawsuit classified as a class action, and this process takes up time as well. That’s why some of these lawsuits take 2 to 3 years, though some cases are settled within 6 months.
As you may have guessed, settlement timelines are even longer if your case is tried in court. However, we anticipate that your lawsuit will be settled out of court, which happens in over 95% of all landfill injury claims.
How Much Time Do I have to File a Lawsuit?
As someone who is eligible for monetary compensation, you must file a personal injury lawsuit within 2 years of the incident date or the date of injury. This is easy to determine if you were in an accident, like a slip and fall. But it’s not so simple when we are talking about chronic health issues that developed over time due to toxic fumes from a landfill.
To ensure that you know the exact deadline for a Scholl Canyon Landfill lawsuit, please contact our office. We have a team of experienced attorneys, who can advise you on the statute of limitations to sue a landfill for bodily harm and/or property damage.
Schedule a Free Case Evaluation
Filing a lawsuit is a major decision that should not be made on a whim. That’s why we encourage you to contact our law firm and schedule a time to speak with a member of our legal team. Frankly, the landfill odor problems in California are only getting worse, and it’s time that the owners and operators of these facilities pay for the harm they’ve caused to the general public.
Here at Normandie, all clients receive the Zero Fee Guarantee from the moment they contact us. That means you pay nothing out of pocket if you decide that we are the right law firm to represent you. The city of Glendale pays for legal fees as a part of your settlement, so if you don’t get paid from a landfill smell lawsuit, neither do we.
Please take that first step and reach out to us for a free consultation if you and your loved ones are dealing with excessive smells that are coming from Scholl Canyon Landfill.
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