Ajax Metal Processing v. City of Detroit Water Rates Settlement
What this is about
The City of Detroit’s tiered retail water volumetric rates (Tier 1/Tier 2 inclining block rates) allegedly charged certain higher-volume water users more than the City’s cost of servicing those users.
The background
The lawsuit challenges the City of Detroit’s tiered retail water volumetric rates, which consist of a Tier 1 lifeline rate for usage up to .6 MCF and a Tier 2 rate above .6 MCF. The plaintiff, Ajax Metal Processing, alleged the tiered rates function as inclining block rates that charged higher-volume users more than the City’s actual cost of service. The City denies the rates were improper, but agreed to settle for $4,450,000. Class members who remain current water and/or sewer customers as of August 26, 2026 receive an automatic credit, while former customers must submit a claim to receive a refund from the net settlement fund.
Worth knowing
The lawsuit challenges the City of Detroit’s tiered retail water volumetric rates, which consist of a Tier 1 lifeline rate for usage up to .6 MCF and a Tier 2 rate above .6 MCF. The plaintiff, Ajax Metal Processing, alleged the tiered rates function as inclining block rates that charged higher-volume users more than the City’s actual cost of service. The City denies the rates were improper, but agreed to settle for $4,450,000. Class members who remain current water and/or sewer customers as of August 26, 2026 receive an automatic credit, while former customers must submit a claim to receive a refund from the net settlement fund.
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How much can I get from the Ajax Metal Processing v. City of Detroit Water Rates Settlement?
Pro rata share of $4.45M net settlement fund (current customers receive an automatic credit; former customers must file a claim for a refund)
What happened in the Ajax Metal Processing v. City of Detroit Water Rates Settlement case?
The City of Detroit’s tiered retail water volumetric rates (Tier 1/Tier 2 inclining block rates) allegedly charged certain higher-volume water users more than the City’s cost of servicing those users.
How do I actually file a claim?
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