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Chiquita Canyon Landfill Litigation
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.
Case(s) entitled: Howse, et al., v. Chiquita Canyon Landfill | 2:23−cv−08380-MEMF-MAR
Elkins, et al., v. Chiquita Canyon Landfill | 2:24-cv-10107
Join thousands of your neighbors in the first active lawsuit seeking to shut the Landfill down and get you compensation.
Press
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo Calls On Governor Newsom To Take Immediate Action As Chiquita Canyon Landfill Fire Triples In Size
Schiavo, L.A. Legislative Caucus Demand Stronger Public Health Action On Chiquita Canyon Landfill Crisis
CalEPA announces order holding Chiquita Canyon Landfill operators accountable for environmental crisis
Residents impacted by Chiquita landfill head to Sacramento demanding stricter regulations
The Chiquita Canyon Landfill has made neighbors miserable for 3 years. Can lawmakers help?
Upcoming Meetings & Events
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Case Updates
On December 31, 2024, CCL announced it’s closure. SOM addresses our thoughts and ongoing concerns.
On November 22, 2024, we filed a new case against the Landfill to address the claims of minor children.
On September 30, 2024, the Court declined to let Petitioners challenge the County’s decision to permit the landfill to continue taking in trash and processing hazardous waste onsite without any CEQA analysis.
Wednesday, Sept. 25, a hearing & press conference will be held in relation to our CEQA Case, Citizens for Chiquita Canyon Closure v. County of Los Angeles.
SOM Files Second Amended CEQA Complaint on behalf of Citizens for Chiquita Canyon Closure.
SOM & Stris Files Third Amended Complaint in the matter of Howse, et al. v. Chiquita Canyon Landfill.
Join us to discuss our litigation efforts and answer any questions you may have.
SOM Files First Amended CEQA Complaint on behalf of Citizens for Chiquita Canyon Closure.