$40M San Diego water rates class action settlement
Filed against San Diego water rates
The San Diego water rates settlement closed to new claims on September 28, 2026. Late claims are not accepted; anyone who filed in time is paid by the settlement administrator.
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About This Settlement
The City of San Diego agreed to pay $40 million as part of a class action settlement to resolve claims it charged unconstitutional single-family residential water rates.
The San Diego settlement benefits individuals who were single-family residential water customers of the city between Aug. 14, 2014, and Dec. 1, 2023.
According to the class action lawsuit, the City of San Diego charged unconstitutional single-family residential water rates that were not proportional to the cost of providing water service to its single-family residential customers.
San Diego is California’s second-largest city, with a population of more than 1.4 million.
The City of San Diego has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $40 million settlement to resolve the water rates class action lawsuit.
Under the terms of the San Diego settlement, class members can receive a refund based on the difference between the amount they actually paid and the amount they would have paid for their water service if the city had not charged unlawful rates.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Sept. 28, 2026.
The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Dec. 11, 2026.
No claim form is required to benefit from the water rates settlement, but class members may be asked to validate their contact information and select their preferred payment method.
The class action settlement benefits single-family residential water customers of the City of San Diego between Aug. 14, 2014, and Dec. 1, 2023.
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim.
Filing Has Closed
The deadline to file a claim was September 28, 2026. The administrator is no longer accepting claims, and there is nothing to submit here. If you filed before the deadline, any payment comes from the administrator directly.
Check the official settlement site for distribution updates →Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I get from the San Diego water rates settlement?
Eligible claimants can receive up to $300. Actual amounts depend on the number of valid claims filed and any documented losses.
What is the deadline to file a claim?
The claim deadline was September 28, 2026 and it has passed. The administrator is no longer accepting claims for this settlement.
Do I need proof to file a claim?
Yes, you may need to provide supporting documentation such as receipts or account records.
Can I still file a claim?
No. Filing for this settlement has closed and late claims are not accepted. Browse the settlements still open below — most people qualify for more than one.
Who is eligible for this settlement?
This settlement is available to eligible consumers in the United States. Check the official settlement notice for detailed eligibility criteria.
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