$75M Northrop Grumman soil contamination class action settlement
Who qualifies
The class action settlement benefits current and former owners of eligible single-family homes or townhomes in the Canoga Park and Winnetka areas of California. It covers those who owned an eligible property as of Aug. 11, 2026, as well as those who owned one as of July 1, 2024, but have since sold it.
Where: Nationwide / see notice
Proof needed
Proof of ownership, such as a copy of the property deed, mortgage statement, property tax bill, utility bill or other document that establishes the claimant’s ownership of the property and the dates of ownership
About this settlement
Northrop Grumman agreed to a $75 million class action settlement to resolve claims it contaminated soil and groundwater in Canoga Park, California. The Northrop Grumman settlement benefits current and former owners of single-family homes or townhomes in the Canoga Park and Winnetka areas of California. It covers those who own an eligible property as of Aug. 11, 2026, as well as those who owned their property as of July 1, 2024, but have since sold it. A map of the settlement area and sub-areas can be found on the
Details
- Case
- Behar v. Northrop Grumman Corporation, et al. , Case No. 2:21-cv-03946-HDV-SK, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- Administrator
- Behar v. Northrop Grumman Class Administrator c/o A.B. Data Ltd.
- Settlement fund
- $75M
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