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The Reserve at LaVista Walk Apartment Fire Class Action Settlement
Court case: Lanz, et al. v. LHNH LaVista LLC, et al., Case No. 1:23-cv-05344-LMM
If you lived at The Reserve at LaVista Walk apartments in Atlanta on November 10, 2023, the day of the fire, you can file a claim for a share of an $8.45 million settlement. Adults split a $1.3 million displacement pool and can claim property-loss payments; each child gets a flat $2,500. The deadline to file a claim is November 22, 2026.
Official eligibility wordingAll natural persons who lived at The Reserve at LaVista Walk apartments (1155 LaVista Road, Atlanta, GA) on November 10, 2023, including adults (18 or older) and minor children (under 18), plus their assignees, subrogated insurers, and successors. Excludes Charnelle Gunn, Robert Stokes, or anyone who already settled, assigned, or obtained a final judgment on their Fire-related claims. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on October 3, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify You qualify if you lived at The Reserve at LaVista Walk apartments (1155 LaVista Road, Atlanta, GA) on November 10, 2023. This covers adults and children under 18, as well as insurers or others who took over a resident's claim. A few named individuals and anyone who already settled their fire claims are excluded.
- Estimated payoutDefendants pay $8,450,000.00 into a settlement fund. From the Net Settlement Fund, adults who submit a valid claim share a $1,300,000.00 Displacement Pool equally, plus a proportional share of the Property Loss Pool (the rest of the Net Settlement Fund) based on each person's recognized property-loss amount. Each eligible child receives a flat $2,500.00.
- Claim deadlineNovember 22, 2026
- Proof requiredYes
- What you needYou must submit a Claim Form, online or by mail/email, by November 22, 2026. It asks for your unit number, the last four digits of your SSN, details of your losses and insurance, and a signed residency statement. Property-loss claims need supporting documents.
- CourtUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division
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How we verified this record
The key facts on this page were taken from the official settlement source, administered by Simpluris (LaVista Fire Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25191, Santa Ana, CA 92799; info@LaVistaFireSettlement.com), and last checked on October 3, 2026. We re-verify each field individually on a weekly pass.
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Where to act
File directly with Simpluris (LaVista Fire Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25191, Santa Ana, CA 92799; info@LaVistaFireSettlement.com) via the official claim form before November 22, 2026.
