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Disaster Litigation Litigation Tracker

Source-backed disaster litigation cases organized by court, parties, state footprint, recent docket events, and coverage signals. This page is generated from materialized case-topic matches, not slow live text scans.

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26

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Recent disaster litigation cases

Ranked by recent case activity among canonical cases with this topic classification.

Active Active litigation 94 topic score

Southern District of New York issues Order to Show Cause in Shenzhen Youhemei v. Storm Pneumatic

S.D.N.Y. 25-cv-06899

The Southern District of New York issued an Order to Show Cause in Shenzhen Youhemei Cultural Creative Co., Ltd. v. Storm Pneumatic Tool Co., Ltd., docket 25-cv-06899. The order requires one party to explain why the court should not take a specific action or grant relief. The underlying dispute details remain unavailable. The procedural step indicates heightened court

1 event 1 coverage signal 2 entities
Active Active litigation 42 topic score

Order issued in multidistrict litigation over valsartan, losartan, and irbesartan products

D.N.J. 19-md-02875

The multidistrict litigation (MDL) 1:19-md-02875 involves product liability claims regarding valsartan, losartan, and irbesartan blood pressure medications. Plaintiffs allege contamination with carcinogenic substances caused health risks and damages. The District of New Jersey court consolidated numerous individual cases to streamline pretrial proceedings.

1 event 1 coverage signal 0 entities
Active Active litigation 42 topic score

Court Addresses Motion to Amend Filings in Lion Air Flight JT 610 Crash Case in NDIL

N.D. Ill. 18-cv-07686

The court in the Northern District of Illinois addressed a motion to amend filings in the Lion Air Flight JT 610 crash case, docket number 18-cv-07686. The ruling reflects ongoing pretrial activity in this complex litigation concerning the aviation disaster.

1 event 1 coverage signal 0 entities
Active Active litigation 56 topic score

Court Issues Opinion in Ahunanya Anga v. Kruger General Services Dispute

Court unknown

This case references an opinion in Ahunanya Anga v. Kruger General Services, involving a dispute with Kruger Disaster Recovery Team. The opinion likely addresses contractual or service-related claims between the parties.

1 event 0 coverage signals 0 entities
Active Active litigation 60 topic score

SBD Real Estate Four LLC sues Nomura Dry Cleaners Inc. with defendant seeking extension in D.C.

D.D.C. 25-cv-01395

SBD Real Estate Four, LLC sued Nomura Dry Cleaners, Inc. and additional defendants in case 2:25-cv-01395. A defendant sought an extension of more than 30 days to answer the complaint, suggesting the claims are complex or the defendant needed time to retain counsel. Real estate litigation involving a dry cleaner as defendant commonly involves environmental contamination —

4 events 4 coverage signals 6 entities
Active Active litigation 60 topic score

Supreme Court Oil Ruling Questioned

Court unknown

The Supreme Court's ruling on oil and gas development impacts in the Mississippi River delta has raised concerns. The river's natural sediment flow was disrupted by early 20th-century flood control structures, and oil and gas canal construction further damaged vulnerable marshlands, affecting land formation and environmental stability.

1 event 1 coverage signal 2 entities
Active Active litigation 90 topic score

Storm Guard Franchise Systems v. Storm Guard Roofing: Summons Issued

D.N.J. 26-cv-05010

The District of New Jersey issued a summons in the civil case Storm Guard Franchise Systems v. Storm Guard Roofing. The case was removed to federal court, indicating prior state court proceedings. The summons marks the formal start of litigation in federal court and requires the defendant to respond.

3 events 3 coverage signals 4 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Judge reschedules trial and evidence deadlines in Camp Mystic flood disaster case

Court unknown

A judge in Austin, Texas, rescheduled the trial date and evidence deadlines in a case involving Camp Mystic, a site of a fatal flood disaster. The hearing addressed an appeal against an injunction preventing renovations at the camp's Guadalupe campus, amid ongoing disputes over accountability and future operations.

1 event 1 coverage signal 2 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Maryland settles lead paint contamination suit for $2.2 million with tower owner

Court unknown

The owner of a Baltimore broadcast tower and its painting contractor agreed to pay $2.2 million to Maryland to settle a civil lawsuit over lead paint contamination. The case arose from allegations that lead paint chips spread to nearby neighborhoods, affecting parks and daycares. The contractor and its principals previously pleaded guilty in related proceedings.

1 event 1 coverage signal 1 entity
Active Active litigation 74 topic score

Man with criminal history attempts courthouse bombing in Jackson County, dies in confrontation

Court unknown

David Ray Wyrick, the individual who attempted to set off an explosion outside the Jackson County courthouse, has a documented criminal history including involuntary manslaughter and assault. The incident occurred in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and resulted in his fatal confrontation with law enforcement.

1 event 1 coverage signal 4 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Oregon sues charity founder Marcus Brooks for misusing $837,000 in relief funds

Court unknown

The State of Oregon filed a civil lawsuit against Marcus Brooks, founder and executive director of Cascade Relief Team, alleging he diverted nearly $837,000 in charitable donations and grant money intended for wildfire, flood, and tornado relief efforts. The state's complaint targets Brooks personally for using those funds for his own benefit. Cascade Relief Team solicited

1 event 1 coverage signal 2 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Wildfire survivors face potential tax on settlement payouts from utility company

Court unknown

Thousands of Eaton Fire survivors in Altadena, California accepted upfront settlements from the utility accused of starting the January 2025 fire. Those settlements may be taxed as ordinary income under current federal law, which would reduce net payments and potentially affect eligibility for income-based programs. A bill moving through Congress would exempt the payments from

1 event 1 coverage signal 1 entity
Active Active litigation 90 topic score

Court issues order on PS8 memorandum in USA v. Flood criminal case

N.D. Cal. 24-cr-00268

The USA v. Flood case is a criminal matter associated with docket number 24-cr-00268. An order on a PS8 memorandum was filed in the case, indicating that the court has made a decision regarding the memorandum. The details of the decision are not specified.

1 event 1 coverage signal 1 entity
Active Active litigation 74 topic score

Lawsuits Accuse State Farm of Secretly Working to Cut Insurance Payouts

Court unknown

Multiple lawsuits accuse State Farm of secretly working to reduce insurance payouts following a severe storm in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, on May 21, 2024. The storm caused extensive damage to homes and property, triggering numerous claims that State Farm allegedly sought to minimize.

1 event 7 coverage signals 1 entity
Active Active litigation 48 topic score

Two Massachusetts Men Plead Guilty to Explosion at Harvard Medical School

Court unknown

Two Massachusetts men pleaded guilty to conspiring to damage a building on Harvard Medical School's campus using a large commercial firework. The case highlights the importance of public safety and the consequences of reckless behavior.

1 event 1 coverage signal 0 entities
Active Active litigation 56 topic score

Long Island Man Sentenced to 15 Months for $1 Million COVID-19 Loan Fraud

Court unknown

A Long Island man was sentenced to 15 months in prison for defrauding the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) of approximately $1.1 million in loans awarded under the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. The man was also ordered to pay restitution to the SBA in the amount of $1,268,302.

1 event 1 coverage signal 1 entity
Active Active litigation 56 topic score

Six St. Louis Residents Indicted for $8.3 Million Pandemic Relief Fraud

Court unknown

Six residents from the St. Louis area were indicted for fraudulently obtaining over $8.3 million in Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans. The indictment alleges that the conspirators submitted at least 40 fraudulent loan applications, exploiting government relief programs intended for small businesses affected by the pandemic.

1 event 1 coverage signal 0 entities
Active Active litigation 90 topic score

Five charged in deadly Esparto fireworks explosion appear in court

Court unknown

Five individuals charged in connection with a deadly fireworks explosion in Yolo County made their first court appearance. The explosion killed seven people at a warehouse storing illegal explosives. The district attorney filed a 30-count indictment against eight defendants for conspiracy related to illegal explosives.

1 event 1 coverage signal 0 entities
Active Active litigation 78 topic score

Camp Mystic Directors Testify on Preparedness During Flood That Killed Campers

Court unknown

An evidentiary hearing is underway in Travis County, Texas, concerning the actions of Camp Mystic directors during the July floods that caused camper deaths. Testimony on the second day focused on the directors' preparedness and evidence preservation. Affected families are present at the hearing. The proceedings aim to establish facts relevant to the ongoing lawsuit.

1 event 12 coverage signals 0 entities

Where these cases are filed

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18 cases

18 active · 0 courts

IL

2 cases

2 active · 1 court

NJ

2 cases

2 active · 1 court

CA

1 case

1 active · 1 court

DC

1 case

1 active · 1 court

FL

1 case

1 active · 1 court

NY

1 case

1 active · 1 court

Recent docket activity

Opinion
The court issued a written opinion.

In Court Issues Opinion in Ahunanya Anga v. Kruger General Services Dispute

Media Coverage
This Supreme Court victory for oil giants is not what it seems – People World.

In Supreme Court Oil Ruling Questioned

Order
The court issued an order.

In Court issues order on PS8 memorandum in USA v. Flood criminal case

Order
A Motion was filed.

In SBD Real Estate Four LLC sues Nomura Dry Cleaners Inc. with defendant seeking extension in D.C.

Opinion
The court issued a written opinion.

In Tennessee Issues Opinion in Flood Case

Opinion
The court issued a written opinion.

In Tennessee Issues Opinion in Flood Case

Media Coverage
The case was dismissed.

In Judge Hears Motion to Dismiss Insurance Coverage in Pulaski Bonfire Explosion Lawsuit

Media Coverage
The parties reported a settlement.

In Wildfire survivors face potential tax on settlement payouts from utility company