Rhode Island Bioenergy Facility Settlement
Checked October 19, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
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You may qualify for this settlement if you owned, rented, or leased residential property within 1.75 miles of the Rhode Island Bioenergy Facility in Johnston, Rhode Island, at any time since January 1, 2016. The settlement provides for a share of an $850,000 fund for class members, and the amount you receive can go up or down depending on the number of claims.
Who qualifies
- Between January 1, 2016 and October 19, 2026.
- In RI.
“All persons who have owned, rented or leased any residential property located in whole or in part within one and three quarter (.75) miles from the Rhode Island Bioenergy Facility located at 289 Scituate Ave in Johnston, Rhode Island, at any time since January 1, 2016.”From the court-approved notice
What you can get
Cash payment
Proof: Government-issued photo ID, proof of ownership or lease
What proof means here: A copy of a government-issued photo identification (Driver’s License, State Identification Card, or other government-issued photo identification) to establish identity and current address. If an owner/occupant, a copy of the deed or other documentation of ownership; if the current address on the ID does not match, a utility bill or other proof of residency at the property within the Class Area. If a tenant, a copy of a valid lease or rental agreement.
These are the amounts the settlement publishes. Shares of a fund depend on how many people file: what pro rata means.
How to file
- 1. Check that the class description above fits you.
- 2. File on the official claim form by November 3, 2026. It usually takes a few minutes.
Key dates
When settlements pay, and what can delay it.
Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement in the Superior Court for the state of Rhode Island (case PC-2024-04461). The official site is lsclassaction.com. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
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ClaimWell summarizes the official notice so it's easier to read. It isn't legal advice; the official settlement site is the authority on who qualifies and what each claim pays.