Overview

• The agreement establishes a non-reversionary fund to compensate residents whose homes and schools were hit by jet fuel during Delta Flight 89’s 2020 emergency return to LAX.
• U.S. District Judge John A. Kronstadt granted preliminary approval, reflecting progress toward resolving years of litigation.
• If finalized, Verita Global will notify eligible claimants and distribute payments across roughly 38,000 affected properties, with court papers estimating about $50.6 million net after fees.
• Delta denies wrongdoing and says the crew followed FAA-approved training, noting an FAA investigation later cleared the pilots, according to the airline.
• Plaintiffs alleged trespass, nuisance and negligence after exposure across tens of thousands of properties, and dozens of people at schools were treated for minor irritation.