Avenal Regional Landfill Litigation

FAQ’S

Joining The Fight

  • A: Please click the “join the fight” button on the previous page to fill out our legal services agreement.

    Every adult in the household (18+) must fill out their own form. Once completed, one of our legal assistants will reach out to confirm your enrollment.

    For your children’s claims, please fill out the children’s legal services agreement AFTER completing yours or reach out to our staff.

  • A: If you live or work near the Avenal Regional Landfill and experience the odors of the Landfill, you may be eligible.

  • A: No it does not. Our firm works on a contingency basis, which means we will only be paid if we are successful in obtaining relief either through a settlement, award, or a final judgment, and that payment will only come out of that settlement, award, or final judgment.

  • A: Yes! To get involved, fill out our minor legal services agreement or reach out to a staff member.

    You will be appointed as the Guardian ad litem on behalf of your children.

  • A: Of course! If you would like to schedule a time to meet with one of our attorneys, please let us know.

  • A: No. Unfortunately you can only join one Mass Action.

  • A: Yes. If you work near the landfill and experience the effects of the landfill, you are more than welcome to join.

  • A: If you moved in the last two years, you may be eligible to join.

General

  • A: Our firm is located at 31007 San Martinez Rd., Val Verde, CA 91384

  • A: No.

  • A: Please see our resources on the previous page, for any case updates. For more, please send an email to admin@orchidlaw.com, or give us a call at (855)-588-7664

  • A: Yes. Please check our calendar for all upcoming events and meetings HERE

  • A: We put all community events on our calendar, which you can find HERE. These are great places to connect with community members and relate to similar experiences.

  • A: If you have moved, or need to update your contact information, please contact us at admin@orchidlaw.com

Litigation

  • A: Yes.

    Our Initial Complaint (Aguierre v. Waste Connections) was filed on September 25, 2026.

    Please see “Case Updates” to read the full complaint.

  • A: We are primarily calling for the close of the Landfill, mitigation of impacts on the community, and damages to be paid to residents impacted. 

  • A: Yes. We were the first law firm to file a lawsuit against the Landfill. We filed our litigation in September 2026.

  • A: United States District Court, Eastern District of California.

  • A: Our case is entitled:

    Aguirre, et al. v. Waste Connections, et al. | 1:26-cv-07900-FJS

  • A: Yes. All court hearings are public and will be made available under our ‘Case Updates’ section when the time arrives.

  • A: “Both types of lawsuits are claims involving many people who have suffered similar injuries for which a single defendant may be liable.” - SuperLawyers

    A Class Action: is where a single lawsuit is filed on behalf of a “class,” the claim alleges that everyone has the same damages, injuries, etc. If a settlement or monetary conclusion is reached, each “class member” will receive the same amount of damages.

    A Mass Tort: is where there are individual lawsuits are grouped together. Each person’s alleged damages, injuries, etc. will be considered separately. If a settlement or monetary conclusion is reached, each person will receive their own, personalized damages.

  • A: We are pursuing this matter as a Mass Tort.

  • A: Yes. All health concerns will be taken under consideration within our litigation efforts.

  • A: Yes. All property damages or concerns will be taken under consideration within our litigation efforts.

  • A: Unfortunately we cannot provide a definitive timeline on how long the litigation process will last. Please be aware that these litigations do take some time and could take several years before a conclusion is reached.

Other Questions? Please email us at admin@orchidlaw.com, or click the ‘Contact Us’ button at the top of the page.

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