Every dollar amount and date on this page is quoted from the official settlement document.
City of Detroit Water Rate Settlement
Court case: Ajax Metal Processing, Inc. v. City of Detroit, Case No. 23-015314-CB
The City of Detroit has agreed to a settlement over its tiered water rates. If you had Detroit water service between August 2022 and May 2026 and used at least 1.0 MCF a month on average, you are covered. Still a customer? Your share arrives as an automatic account credit. No longer a customer? You must file a claim.
Official eligibility wordingPersons and entities who paid or incurred charges for City of Detroit water service between August 1, 2022 and May 31, 2026 and used an average of at least 1.0 MCF of water per month during that period. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on August 20, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify You qualify if you paid or incurred City of Detroit water charges between August 1, 2022 and May 31, 2026, and averaged at least 1.0 MCF of water use per month over that period.
- Estimated payoutA proposed settlement has been reached with the City of Detroit. Each class member receives a Pro Rata Share of the Net Settlement Fund. Class members who remain current water and/or sewer customers of the City do not need to do anything to receive a Credit; class members who are no longer water customers must submit timely and valid claims to receive a Refund.
- Claim deadlineAugust 26, 2026 (closed)
- Proof requiredYes
- What you needCurrent City water or sewer customers as of August 26, 2026 do not need to do anything. Former customers must submit a sworn claim identifying their name, address, and the periods in which they paid the charges, and it must be received by August 26, 2026.
- CourtState of Michigan, Wayne County Circuit Court
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
The published text is the settlement agreement, not the claim form. You can file on the official site.
Watch out for
- The parties may adjust the dates set out in the agreement's exhibit, so the Notice governs over any summary.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
Verify it yourself
How we verified this record
The key facts on this page were taken from the official settlement source, administered by Angeion Group, and last checked on August 20, 2026. We re-verify each field individually on a weekly pass.
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Where to act
Status history
- Claim deadline passed.
- Settlement published after verification.
