Sunshine Canyon Litigation Update

We want to provide you with an important status update regarding the ongoing case Juanita de Jesus Arevalo, et al. v Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV12229, Cameron Armstrong, et al. v. Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV12212, Susanna Agamalyan, et al. v. Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV17634. If you or your household members are involved in this action, please take a moment to read this update carefully.

Case Overview

The lawsuit was filed alleging various claims related to the release of harmful chemicals from the Sunshine Canyon Landfill. If you haven’t yet received a copy of the Complaint filed in this case, please contact our office. It’s essential that you confirm your name and the names of any household members participating in the action appear on the Complaint. If a name is missing, that individual is not considered a plaintiff in the action and is not represented by our firm in connection with the Sunshine Landfill case. If you notice any discrepancies, please reach out to us immediately.

Case Relation and Management

Since the filing, your case has been related to a previously filed Sunshine Landfill case titled Mark Marquez v. Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV05066, as well as other similar Sunshine Landfill cases. This means that your case, along with others, will be heard simultaneously in the same department, with the same judge presiding. This common procedure in mass plaintiff actions allows the court to manage the cases more efficiently. Rest assured, our firm will represent you at all scheduled hearings. The only difference is that other attorneys representing similar cases will also be present.

Upcoming Court Date

An Initial Status Conference has been scheduled for August 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Department 9 of the Spring Street Courthouse. The Honorable Judge Elaine Lu will preside over the hearing. We will appear on your behalf and provide any necessary updates following the conference.

Moving Forward

Please keep in mind that litigation can sometimes progress slowly. If you don’t hear from us for a few weeks, it’s not a cause for concern. However, if you have any questions or need assistance at any point, please don’t hesitate to contact our office. We are here to support you throughout this process.

Thank you for your attention to this update.