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U.S. Metals Refining Co.
Settlement for property owners near the former USMR Smelter Site in Carteret, NJ, affected by contamination.
ClosedNew Jersey onlyClaim status: Closed on June 26, 2023Payout: Approximately $17,500 per propertyNo longer claimable
About this settlement
Compensation for property owners affected by contamination from the US Metals Refining Co. smelter site in Carteret, NJ.
This $42 million settlement resolves claims that properties near the former US Metals Refining Co. smelter site in Carteret, New Jersey, were damaged by lead, arsenic, and other contaminants released from historic operations. Eligible property owners may receive compensation for contamination-related damages.
Who qualifies
- Current or former owners of residential properties or vacant lots zoned residential within defined boundaries in Carteret, NJ.
- Ownership held between January 30, 2017 and March 27, 2023.
Approximately $17,500 per property
Claim status: Closed on June 26, 2023