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Civil Division | Office of the Associate Attorney GeneralDOJMed source confidence · 80%Jun 25, 2026, 5:38 AM UTC · 13d ago
United States Pays Approximately $17M Settlement for Nearly 630 Plaintiffs in Red Hill Jet Fuel Spills
Case File
The United States settled claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act for approximately $17 million. This settlement involved 629 plaintiffs from the 2021 Red Hill jet fuel spills. The U.S. District Court for Hawaii approved the settlements on May 19.
•United States paid approximately $17 million to 629 plaintiffs.
•Claims were related to the 2021 Red Hill jet fuel spills.
•Settlement approved by U.S. District Court for Hawaii.
•Over 6,500 claims are still being processed for resolution.
•Settlements without admission of wrongdoing are typical in these cases.
Why This Matters
The settlement affects 629 plaintiffs, providing compensation for damages caused by the jet fuel spills. It reflects the government's commitment to resolving claims fairly.