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Individuals who owned, rented or lived in a residential property within 1.5 miles of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Landfill in Concord, North Carolina, at any time since Aug. 14, 2021, may be eligible to submit a claim for a cash payment from a class action settlement.
BFI Waste Systems North America LLC, which owns and operates the Charlotte Motor Speedway Landfill, agreed to pay $675,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging odors from its landfill interfered with residents’ ability to use and enjoy their homes. In addition to the cash settlement fund, the company will implement $1,025,000 in improvements at the facility.
Who can file a claim?
Class members are individuals who owned, rented or leased any residential property located in whole or in part within 1.5 miles of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Landfill at 5105 Morehead Road, Concord, North Carolina, at any time Aug. 14, 2021, through the present.
The official settlement website and notice provides a map of the class area.
How much are settlement payments?
Cash payment: Class members can submit a claim to receive a pro rata cash payment from the net settlement fund. The settlement administrator will determine the final payment amount by the total number of valid claims filed.
How to claim a class action rebate
To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online (scroll to the bottom of the page) or print and complete the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator. The settlement allows only one claim per household.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: Liddle Sheets P.C., Attn: CMS Landfill Claim Forms, 975 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit MI 48207-3101
The claim deadline is Nov. 20, 2026.
Required proof and claim information
- All claimants must provide the address they owned or occupied in the approved class area and a copy of a government-issued ID to establish their identity and current address. This may include a driver's license, state identification card or other government-issued photo identification.
- Property owners must provide a copy of documentation of ownership, such as a current utility bill.
- Property tenants must provide a copy of a valid rental agreement or a utility bill.
Payout options
- Paper check mailed to the address provided
Settlement fund breakdown
The cash settlement fund of $675,000 will include:
- Attorneys’ fees: Up to $566,666.67 plus expenses
- Service award to named plaintiff: $5,000
- Payments to claimants: Remaining cash settlement funds
BFI Waste Systems North America will also implement $1,025,000 in improvements at Charlotte Motor Speedway Landfill.
Important dates
- Deadline to opt out: Nov. 5, 2026
- Deadline to file a claim: Nov. 20, 2026
- Fairness hearing: Jan. 7, 2027
When is the Charlotte Motor Speedway Landfill odor settlement payout date?
The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.
Why is there a class action settlement?
The class action lawsuit alleged that odors from the Charlotte Motor Speedway Landfill interfered with residents' ability to use and enjoy their homes. BFI Waste Systems North America LLC denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and uncertainty of further litigation.
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