If you’re here from an email, here’s the short version: DuPont agreed to pay $27 million to resolve claims that PFOA (a PFAS chemical) contaminated drinking water in and around Hoosick Falls, NY. If you lived there, drank the water, or owned qualifying property, you may be eligible for cash payments and/or medical monitoring benefits—but you must act by February 11, 2026.
Below is a clear, skimmable breakdown so you can quickly see if you qualify and what to do next.
Why This Lawsuit Exists?
The case alleges that DuPont (now EIDP, Inc.) contaminated drinking water in the Village of Hoosick Falls and the Town of Hoosick with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). Plaintiffs claim exposure caused harm to residents and reduced property values.
DuPont denies wrongdoing but agreed to a $27M settlement to resolve these claims.
Who Qualifies?
You may be included if you fit one or more of the following classes:
1) Medical Monitoring Settlement Class
You qualify if:
You ingested water for at least six months between 1996–2016 from:
the Village Municipal Water System, or
a private well where PFOA was detected in Hoosick Falls or the Town of Hoosick, and
A blood serum test showed PFOA above 1.86 µg/L (ppb)
ORYou are a natural child born to a qualifying mother, and your post-birth blood test showed PFOA above 1.86 µg/L.
2) Municipal Water Property Settlement Class
You qualify if:
You owned eligible residential property supplied by the Village Municipal Water System, and
You purchased on or before December 16, 2015 and owned it as of December 16, 2015.
3) Private Well Water Property Settlement Class
You qualify if:
You owned eligible residential property with a private well where PFOA was detected, and
You owned the property when PFOA was discovered by a water test on or after December 16, 2015.
Eligible Property does not include property used exclusively for non-residential purposes.
How Much Can You Get?
Awards vary based on eligibility and documentation.
Property Damage Payments:
$14.57 million allocated.
Payments are proportional based on the fair market value of eligible property as of December 2015.
Medical Monitoring Benefits:
$6 million allocated to fund an existing medical monitoring program, including blood tests, doctor visits, and related expenses.
If you qualify for both, you can receive both types of benefits.
Your Options
| Option | Deadline | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Submit a Claim Form | February 11, 2026 | The only way to receive a payment or medical monitoring benefits from this settlement. |
| Exclude Yourself (Opt Out) | February 11, 2026 | You will not receive settlement benefits, but this preserves your right to bring or join another lawsuit against DuPont for these claims. |
| Object to the Settlement | February 11, 2026 | Write to the Court explaining why you disagree with the Settlement. You remain part of the class if the Settlement is approved. |
| Do Nothing | No deadline | You will not receive any payment or benefits and you will give up certain legal rights related to these claims. |
How to File?
Medical Monitoring Class:
Blood serum test results showing PFOA > 1.86 µg/L.
Municipal Water Property Class:
Copy of your deed.
Private Well Property Class:
Copy of your deed and water test results showing PFOA detection.
Claim Deadline: February 11, 2026
If you lived in Hoosick Falls, drank the water, or owned qualifying property, check your eligibility and submit your claim before February 11, 2026.
