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Mar. 19, 2026

LA County seeks $6 million settlement in Dominguez Channel odor litigation

The proposed deal would resolve claims by more than 24,000 plaintiffs following an $8.8 million jury verdict against co-defendants in the toxic odor case.

Los Angeles County has asked its Board of Supervisors to approve a $6 million settlement resolving claims by more than 24,000 plaintiffs who alleged personal injuries and property damage from the Dominguez Channel toxic odor event, following an $8.8 million jury verdict against co-defendants in the same litigation.

The county Claims Board recommended the settlement to resolve liability in more than 60 consolidated mass tort actions against individuals, corporations and public enti...

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