If you lived within a half mile of the Prestige Feed plant in Mount Prospect, IL since March 2019, here is what the $900,000 odor-nuisance settlement offered residents now that the claim window has closed.
What Is This Settlement About?
A $900,000 settlement has been reached in a class action accusing Prestige Feed Products, LLC and Cereal Byproducts Co. of operating a Mount Prospect, Illinois facility that released noxious odors, air contaminants, and other airborne pollutants into the surrounding neighborhood. The lawsuit, filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County (Case No. 2024 CH 01504), alleged the emissions from the facility at 431 N. Lakeview Court, Suite A created a private nuisance that interfered with nearby residents' use and enjoyment of their homes.Under the proposed settlement, the defendants and/or their insurers will pay $900,000 into a settlement fund to resolve the residents' claims. The defendants deny any wrongdoing or liability and the settlement is not an admission of fault — it is a compromise to end the litigation and avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued court proceedings. The court must still grant final approval before any payments are issued.
Who Qualifies?
The settlement class includes all owner/occupants and renters who occupied any residential real property located within one half (0.5) mile of the Prestige Feed facility at 431 N. Lakeview Court, Suite A, Mount Prospect, Illinois at any time since March 2019 to the present. Both property owners and tenants are eligible to file a claim, and the class also includes owners/occupants who previously provided a Data Sheet to class counsel before September 18, 2025.Class members who stay in the settlement and do not opt out will release claims against the defendants related to odor, noise, annoyance, inconvenience, and contemporaneous physical reactions tied to the facility's alleged airborne emissions. Importantly, the release does not bar claims for medically diagnosed personal injuries. The deadline to exclude yourself (opt out) or object was June 5, 2026.
How Much Can You Get?
Payments are made on a pro rata basis. After attorneys' fees, litigation expenses, and any court-approved service awards are deducted from the $900,000 fund, the net amount is divided by the total number of addresses for which valid claims were submitted — so the calculation is per qualifying address, and one check is issued per household. Because the per-address amount depends on how many valid claims are filed, no fixed dollar figure is guaranteed; a smaller number of approved claims means a larger share, and a larger number means a smaller share. Once a settlement check is issued, you have 180 days from the date on the check to cash it before it becomes void.How to File a Claim
To receive a payment, you must complete, sign (under oath), and mail the Claim Form together with the required documentation. Every claimant must attach a copy of a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license or state ID) to establish identity and current address, plus documentation of your interest in a qualifying address within the half-mile class area: owners attach proof of ownership such as a current utility bill, and tenants attach a valid rental agreement or a current utility bill. The Claim Form, class notice, and filing instructions are available on the official settlement page maintained by class counsel, Liddle Sheets P.C.Important: Claim Forms must be postmarked or submitted on or before June 20, 2026. Claims filed after the deadline will not be paid.
Key Dates
- Opt-Out / Objection Deadline: June 5, 2026 (now passed) — the last day to exclude yourself or object.
- Claim Deadline: June 20, 2026 — Claim Forms must be postmarked by this date.
- Final Approval (Fairness) Hearing: July 21, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. CST, Circuit Court of Cook County (Richard J. Daley Center, Chicago).
Avoiding Scams
Only file through the official settlement channel maintained by class counsel. Legitimate class action administrators do not ask you to pay a fee to submit a claim or to "release" your settlement payment. Be cautious of anyone who contacts you demanding money, gift cards, or sensitive financial information in exchange for a payout from this settlement.Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Prestige Feed Products settlement?
People who lived in, owned, or rented residential property within one half mile of the Prestige Feed facility at 431 N. Lakeview Court, Suite A, Mount Prospect, Illinois at any time since March 2019. Both owners and tenants are eligible, but each must submit documentation showing their residence in the class area.
What is the claim deadline?
Claim Forms must be postmarked or submitted on or before June 20, 2026 to receive a payment from the settlement fund.
How much money can I receive?
Prestige Feed Products, LLC and Cereal Byproducts Co. and/or their insurers will pay $900,000 into a settlement fund. Individual payments are paid pro rata, meaning the fund is divided among all valid claims after attorneys' fees, expenses, service awards, and administrative costs are deducted. The exact amount per person depends on how many valid claims are submitted.
Do I need proof to file a claim?
Yes. Every claimant must attach a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license or state ID) plus documentation of their interest in a qualifying address within the half-mile class area. Owners attach proof of ownership such as a current utility bill; tenants attach a valid rental agreement or a current utility bill.
When is the final approval hearing?
The court scheduled a fairness (final approval) hearing for July 21, 2026 in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois. The court must approve the settlement before any payments are issued.
Sources
- Liddle Sheets P.C. — Prestige Feed / Cereal Byproducts Settlement (Class Counsel)
- Daily Herald — $900,000 settlement agreement reached in Prestige Feed Products case
- Village of Mount Prospect — Prestige Feed information portal
