Century Aluminum $944K Mt. Holly Emissions Settlement

Century Aluminum of South Carolina Inc. and Century Aluminum Co.

Single-family homeowners with property near the Mt. Holly aluminum manufacturing facility in Goose Creek, South Carolina, as of Sept. 1, 2023, may qualify to receive approximately $700 from a class action settlement.

Century Aluminum Company of South Carolina Inc. and Century Aluminum Co. agreed to pay $944,000 to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging air emissions from its Mt. Holly aluminum manufacturing facility caused property damage. The class action lawsuit claims that in September 2023, the facility released aluminum oxide particulates into the air, reaching neighboring properties and causing the damage.

Who is eligible for a Mt. Holly emissions payout?

Class members must meet all of the following criteria:

They owned a single-family home as of Sept. 1, 2023.
Their property was/is located within the designated class area near the Mt. Holly aluminum manufacturing facility in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
Their ownership is verified by Berkeley County public records.

How much is the Century Aluminum payout?

Pro Rata Payment: Each eligible class member can expect to receive a monetary payment of approximately $700. This payment is based on an equal distribution of the net settlement fund among all qualifying property owners.

No claim form required

Class members do not need to file a claim or submit any paperwork to receive payment. The settlement administrator already has the necessary information from Berkeley County public records to identify eligible class members.

However, homeowners whose mailing address has changed or is expected to change should notify the settlement administrator to ensure they receive payment by contacting the administrator at the address or email provided below.

Settlement administrator’s mailing address: Mount Holly Emissions Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 5564, Portland, OR 97228-5564

Settlement administrator’s email: Info@MountHollyEmissionsSettlement.com

Payout options

The settlement administrator will mail paper checks to the address on file or updated address.

$944,000 Mt. Holly aluminum facility settlement fund

The $944,000 settlement fund covers:

Settlement administration costs: To be determined
Attorneys’ fees: Up to $236,000
Attorneys’ expenses: Up to $150,000.
Service award to class representative: $2,500
Payments to eligible class members: The remainder of the fund

Important dates

Exclusion Deadline: June 23, 2025
Final Approval Hearing: July 23, 2025

When is the Century Aluminum settlement payout date?

Payments to eligible class members will be made within 60 days following the settlement's final approval.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class lawsuit alleged air emissions from the Mt. Holly aluminum manufacturing facility in September 2023 damaged surrounding property. The plaintiffs claimed Century Aluminum Co. released aluminum oxide particulates, which settled onto nearby properties, causing property damage.

The defendants deny any wrongdoing or legal violations but agreed to settle the case to resolve the dispute and avoid the risks and costs of ongoing litigation.