Miami-Dade County Sues Operator for $750 Million Over Facility Fire

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 30, 2026 —

Miami-Dade County has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $750 million in damages from Reworld Dade LLC and its parent company. The legal action stems from a significant fire that occurred in February 2023, which resulted in the destruction of the county’s Resource Recovery Facility located in Doral.

The lawsuit’s core allegations center on the operator’s purported failure to adequately manage safety protocols and infrastructure at the facility. According to the complaint filed by the county, Reworld Dade LLC allegedly neglected to address known deficiencies related to fire safety. Furthermore, the suit contends that the operator failed to maintain essential fire-protection systems, which are critical for the safe operation of such a facility.

The fire in February 2023 led to the complete loss of the Resource Recovery Facility, a key component of the county’s waste management infrastructure. The extent of the damages, estimated by the county to exceed $750 million, underscores the significant impact of the incident.

Details regarding Reworld Dade LLC’s parent company were not fully specified in the provided summary. The specific outcomes of inspections or the exact nature of the fire safety deficiencies cited in the lawsuit were also not detailed. The amount of the damages sought by Miami-Dade County is stated as over $750 million.

As of the reporting of this lawsuit, information regarding Reworld Dade LLC’s response to the allegations, or any subsequent legal proceedings, was not provided in the summary.

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