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Limetree Bay Refinery Settlement
Court case: Limetree Bay Settlement, Case No. 1:21-cv-00253 (D.V.I.)
If you lived, worked, owned property, or were present in western St. Croix during the Limetree Bay Refinery release incidents (Feb–May 2021), you can file a claim for a share of a $59.795 million settlement. Claims are due November 3, 2026.
Official eligibility wordingAll persons or entities who owned or rented property in the Affected Geographic Area (the western portion of the Island of St. Croix, USVI) on or after February 3, 2021; or who resided in, worked in, owned or operated a business in, or were present in that area from February 3, 2021 to May 26, 2021, and who suffered harm from the Limetree Bay Refinery release Incidents. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on September 26, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify You're likely eligible if you owned or rented property in the Affected Geographic Area (western St. Croix) on or after Feb 3, 2021, or lived, worked, ran a business, or were present there between Feb 3 and May 26, 2021, and were harmed by the refinery's chemical releases. Most eligible people received a mailed or emailed notice.
- Estimated payoutPro rata share of a $59,795,000 non-reversionary Gross Settlement Fund, calculated on a point system based on claimed property damage, nuisance, trespass, economic losses, physical and emotional health manifestations, and non-reimbursed out-of-pocket expenses.
- Claim deadlineNovember 3, 2026 (closed)
- Proof requiredYes
- What you needYou must submit a Claim Form (online or by mail) with the requested information and documentation of your harm by November 3, 2026.
- CourtUnited States District Court of the Virgin Islands
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The key facts on this page were taken from the official settlement source, administered by Epiq, and last checked on September 26, 2026. We re-verify each field individually on a weekly pass.
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Status history
- Claim deadline passed.
- Settlement published after verification.
