LaVista Apartment Fire Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Lanz, et al. v. LHNH LaVista LLC, et al., No. 1:23-cv-05344-LMM

November 22, 2026. That’s your deadline to claim money from the LaVista apartment fire settlement — and it’s closer than it sounds. LHNH LaVista LLC and four related companies are paying $8.45 million after a fire tore through The Reserve at LaVista Walk apartments in Atlanta on November 10, 2023. Filing takes just a few minutes.

LaVista Apartment Fire Settlement — Key Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$8,450,000
Claim Deadline	November 22, 2026
Who Qualifies	Everyone who lived at The Reserve at LaVista Walk on November 10, 2023 — adults and children
Estimated Payout	$1,300,000 Displacement Pool split equally among adult claimants; remaining Property Loss Pool split by documented loss; children get a flat $2,500
Proof Required (Yes/No)	Yes for Property Loss claims (reviewed by the administrator’s adjuster); Displacement Payment requires residency verification only
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved; awaiting final approval
Court & Case Number	U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia — No. 1:23-cv-05344-LMM
Law Alleged	UNVERIFIED — the settlement notice describes the defendants as allegedly responsible for the fire and resulting losses without naming specific statutes
Administrator	Simpluris
Official Claim Site	lavistafiresettlement.com
Last Updated	September 26, 2026

Who Are the Defendants and Why Are They Being Sued Over the LaVista Fire?

Five companies are named: LHNH LaVista LLC, LHNH LaVista TIC II LLC, and LHNH LaVista TIC III LLC — the ownership entities behind The Reserve at LaVista Walk — along with Silverpoint Management LLC and Avenium Group LLC, which handled day-to-day operations. Residents say these companies are responsible for the fire and the losses that followed. That’s the core question the lawsuit was built around: who was supposed to prevent this, and did they.

What Happened at The Reserve at LaVista Walk on November 10, 2023?

A fire broke out at The Reserve at LaVista Walk, 1155 LaVista Road in Atlanta, displacing residents and destroying or damaging personal property. Class representatives Alexander Lanz, Alyssa Greene, Shanaya Dessin, and Vincent Leija sued on behalf of everyone who lived there that day, arguing the defendants bear responsibility for the fire and what it cost them — housing, belongings, and stability.

The defendants deny any wrongdoing, and the court hasn’t ruled on who’s right. Both sides agreed to settle instead of spending years and money litigating it out.

That’s $8.45 million on the table because both sides decided a trial was riskier and more expensive than resolving this now.

Who Qualifies for the LaVista Apartment Fire Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if this case includes you.

• Anyone — adult or child — who lived at The Reserve at LaVista Walk on November 10, 2023
• Parents or legal guardians can file on behalf of any child who lived there and was under 18 at the time
• Assignees, subrogated insurers, and successors of residents are also included

You do not qualify if:

• You are Charnelle Gunn or Robert Stokes — both are specifically excluded
• You already settled, assigned, or obtained a final judgment on your fire-related claims separately

Residents Who’ve Since Moved Away — Are You Still Covered?

Yes. Eligibility is based entirely on where you lived on November 10, 2023 — not where you live now. If you’ve since relocated across town or across the country, that doesn’t affect your claim. What matters is your address on the date of the fire.

Not sure if you qualify, or want help sorting out a property loss claim? A free consultation with a personal injury attorney can help before the November 22 deadline.

How Much Can LaVista Fire Settlement Class Members Get?

The $8.45 million doesn’t split evenly, and it’s worth understanding why before you assume a number. After court-approved attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses, administration costs, and any opt-out amounts come out, what’s left — the Net Settlement Fund — divides into two pools.

The Displacement Pool — Shared Equally

$1,300,000 is set aside specifically for displacement. Every adult who files a valid claim and verifies they lived at the property splits this pool equally. More adults filing means a smaller share for everyone; fewer filers means a bigger one.

The Property Loss Pool — Based on Documented Loss

Whatever’s left of the Net Settlement Fund after the Displacement Pool goes toward personal property that was lost or damaged in the fire. The settlement administrator’s adjuster reviews each Property Loss claim and the documents behind it, then assigns a recognized amount — reduced by any insurance payment you already received for that property. This pool is shared in proportion to everyone’s recognized amount, so your actual payment depends on how much total loss gets claimed and approved.

Children Get a Flat $2,500

Every eligible child — under 18 and living at the property on the date of the fire — receives $2,500, full stop. That single payment covers both displacement and any property loss for that child, and it isn’t reduced by anything.

Class Counsel is asking the court for fees of up to 33⅓% of the fund — $2,813,850 — plus expenses, before any of the money above gets divided among residents. That’s normal for a case like this, but worth knowing before you picture the full $8.45 million reaching residents directly.

Payments over $600 may appear on a 1099. Check with a tax professional about how a settlement payment could affect your taxes.

How to File Your LaVista Fire Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Go to the official claim site: lavistafiresettlement.com/form/claim
2. Enter your unit number at The Reserve at LaVista Walk
3. Provide the last four digits of your Social Security number
4. Describe your losses and any insurance payments you already received
5. Sign the statement confirming you lived there on November 10, 2023, and that your information is true
6. Submit online, or download the paper form and mail or email it to the Settlement Administrator at [email protected]

If your claim is missing something, the administrator will tell you and give you 30 days to fix it.

⚠️ 57 days left as of this writing — file now at lavistafiresettlement.com/form/claim.

Should LaVista Fire Class Members Opt Out or Object Before November 22, 2026?

What Opting Out Actually Means

Opting out means mailing or emailing the Settlement Administrator a written request — with your name, address, and a statement that you want out of the Lanz v. LHNH LaVista LLC settlement — by November 22, 2026. You’d give up any payment from the fund, but you’d keep the right to sue the defendants separately over the fire. You cannot both opt out and receive a payment.

How to Object

Objecting keeps you in the class while telling the court, in writing, why you don’t like the settlement. Your objection needs your unit number, the basis for your objection, any supporting documents, a note on any class-settlement objections you’ve filed in the past five years, and whether you plan to speak at the hearing. It must reach the Settlement Administrator — not the court directly — by November 22, 2026. You still have to file a Claim Form to get paid even if you object.

Talk to a class action lawsuit attorney before November 22, 2026, if you’re weighing either option.

LaVista Fire Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Fire at The Reserve at LaVista Walk	November 10, 2023
Notification Mailing	September 23, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	November 22, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	November 22, 2026
Objection Deadline	November 22, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	January 5, 2027, 1:30 p.m. EST
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — payments follow final approval, resolution of any appeals, and claims processing

LaVista Fire Settlement — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 1:23-cv-05344-LMM

Do I need a lawyer to file a LaVista fire settlement claim?

 No. The court appointed The Brosnahan Law Firm, Dean Thaxton LLC, and Epps Holloway DeLoach & Hoipkemier, LLC as Class Counsel, and you won’t be charged for them. You can hire your own attorney at your own expense if you want one.

Is the LaVista fire settlement legitimate? 

Yes. It resolves Lanz, et al. v. LHNH LaVista LLC, et al., No. 1:23-cv-05344-LMM, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, before the Honorable Leigh Martin May, and is administered by Simpluris.

When will LaVista settlement payments be sent?

 UNVERIFIED — no specific payment date has been announced. Payments follow the January 5, 2027 final approval hearing, resolution of any appeals, and full claims processing.

What if I missed the LaVista claim deadline?

 If you miss November 22, 2026, you generally lose the right to a payment from this fund, and you’d still give up your right to sue the defendants over the fire.

Will my LaVista settlement payment go on a 1099? 

Possibly. Payments over $600 may be reported on a 1099. Check with a tax professional about your specific situation.

How much will children who lived at The Reserve at LaVista Walk receive? 

A flat $2,500 per eligible child, covering both displacement and any property loss, with no reduction for insurance or anything else.

What if my personal property loss claim is more than what I recover from the pool? 

The Property Loss Pool is shared proportionally based on everyone’s recognized loss amount, so your actual payment depends on the total of all valid claims — the administrator’s adjuster determines your recognized amount first, reduced by any insurance you already received.

Sources Used in This LaVista Fire Settlement Article

• Official Settlement Website — Lanz, et al. v. LHNH LaVista LLC, et al., Home page: https://lavistafiresettlement.com/
• Official Settlement Website — Frequently Asked Questions: https://lavistafiresettlement.com/faq/

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official settlement website’s home page and FAQ on September 26, 2026. Last Updated: September 26, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.