Claims are open in the Hoosick Falls PFOA settlement. If you qualify, you must submit a claim form by February 11, 2026.
This settlement is tied to allegations involving PFAS chemicals, including PFOA, and drinking water contamination in and around Hoosick Falls, New York. DuPont denies wrongdoing but agreed to a $27,000,000 settlement to resolve the claims.
What is the Hoosick Falls PFAS and PFOA Settlement About?
You may be part of a class action settlement reached with DuPont over allegations that PFAS chemicals, including PFOA, contaminated drinking water in and around Hoosick Falls, New York.
According to the settlement materials, the case involves claims tied to exposure through the municipal water system and certain private wells. DuPont denies wrongdoing, but agreed to the settlement to resolve the claims.
What is the Total Settlement Amount?
The total settlement amount is $27,000,000.
How Do I Qualify for a Payout?
Eligibility depends on the settlement class definitions and the criteria listed in the claim form instructions. In general, you may qualify if you lived in the affected area during the relevant time period and meet the settlement requirements tied to water exposure, residency, and or property connection.
Some people may qualify through prior class definitions, and some may qualify as newly eligible class members if they meet the criteria described in the settlement materials.
How Much Can I Get Paid?
Payments vary based on which settlement category you qualify under and how the settlement allocates funds among eligible claims.
Your payment may depend on factors such as residency timeframe, property-related criteria, documentation submitted, and the number of valid claims filed.
How Do I File a Claim?
To file a claim, complete the claim form through the official settlement website and include any required supporting documents.
What is the Claim Form Deadline?
The claim form deadline is February 11, 2026.
What are the Important Dates?
• Claim form deadline: February 11, 2026
• Opt out deadline: February 11, 2026
• Objection deadline: February 11, 2026
• Final approval hearing: April 29, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.
When is the Class Action Settlement Payment Date?
A specific payment date has not been listed yet. In most settlements, payments are issued after the court grants final approval and after claims are reviewed and processed.
If appeals are filed, payment timing can be delayed.
Is Proof Required to File a Claim?
Yes. Proof is required for claims that require documentation.
Proof may include records tied to residency, water source, property connection, or other documentation described in the claim form instructions.
Public Meeting and Workshop
The settlement website states there was a public meeting at the Hoosick Central School Auditorium on January 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., where Class Counsel explained the settlement and answered questions.
The website also states a workshop was held at the Hoosick Falls Armory on January 22, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., where Class Counsel helped people complete claim forms and answered questions.
Please note that your claim may be rejected if you submit fraudulent information. By submitting a claim, you are certifying your information is truthful under penalty of perjury.
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