The Chiquita Canyon Landfill threatens the health, safety, and well-being of the Val Verde community and surrounding areas. After months, if not years, of being impacted by the Landfill, residents filed a lawsuit on August 25, 2023, to call for the close of the Landfill, mitigation of impacts on the community, and damages to be paid to residents impacted.
This case is entitled: Howse et al, v. Chiquita Canyon Landfill | 2:23−cv−08380-MEMF-MAR
Join hundreds of your neighbors in the first active lawsuit seeking to shut the Landfill down and get you compensation.
PRESS
EPA Cites Chiquita Canyon Landfill Operators for Clean Air Act Violations Amidst local Health Concers
Chiquita Canyon hosting in-person sessions to provide help for relief fund Friday, Saturday
Residents living near Chiquita Canyon Landfill can apply for relief, although some are hesitant
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
For more information, and to RSVP, please visit https://www.vvcivic.com/landfilltaskgroup
For more information, visit
https://planning.lacounty.gov/public-hearings-and-meetings/chiquita-canyon-landfill/community-advisory-committee/
For more information, please visit https://www.vvcivic.com/
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CASE UPDATES
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SOM Files First Amended CEQA Complaint on behalf of Citizens for Chiquita Canyon Closure.
SOM Files CEQA Complaint on behalf of Citizens for Chiquita Canyon Closure.
SOM & VVAC Amplify Protest Organized by Citizens for Chiquita Canyon Closure
We’re pleased to announce our collaboration with Stris & Maher, LLP, in the Landfill Litigation as they join us in advancing this important fight.
Sethi Orchid Miner, LLP Files Class Action Complaint