Contamination

St. Louis Judge Holds Fate of Lead Contamination Lawsuit Following Restaurant Closure

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St. Louis, MO — A legal dispute surrounding a now-closed St. Louis restaurant, Brew Tulum, which alleged lead contamination in its space, is pending a judge’s decision on whether it will proceed to a jury trial. The St. Louis Circuit Court conducted a hearing on Monday, presided over by Judge Joseph Patrick Whyte, to deliberate on a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Brew Tulum’s co-owners, Laura McNamara and Alberto Juarez, against Delmar Maker District associates. The controversy began after McNamara and Juarez closed their establishment, which served Yucatán cuisine, in 2023. They claimed … Read more

Neighborhood Feud Over Water Contamination Sparks Online Outcry and Call for Legal Action

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In a growing feud between neighbors, one homeowner turns to the internet to share their plight of a damaged property and an uphill legal battle, sparking a wide array of responses and suggestions on how to handle the situation. The discontent stems from a neighbor’s extensive property excavation that resulted in a damaged sewage pipe, subsequently contaminating the well and household water supply of the adjacent homeowner. According to the homeowner’s post on Reddit’s r/BadNeighbors community, their affluent neighbor is allegedly at fault for the misuse of their land which led to the contamination. Despite … Read more

Monsanto Agrees to $100 Million Settlement in Landmark PCB Contamination Case

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St. Louis, Missouri – In a landmark decision, Monsanto, the agriculture giant now owned by Bayer AG, has been ordered to pay $100 million as part of a settlement involving its production of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The agreement resolves allegations that the company’s PCBs caused significant environmental harm and health issues, including cancer. The settlement was reached after a series of lawsuits claimed Monsanto was aware of the toxic effects of PCBs, which they produced from the 1930s until the 1970s when Congress banned them. Despite warnings from scientists, it is alleged that the company … Read more

Jury Orders Bayer to Pay $100 Million Over PCB Contamination in Washington Schools

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A jury has ordered Bayer to pay $100 million in damages after finding the company responsible for health and environmental hazards caused by PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, in a Washington state school. The verdict, reached late Friday, marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal battles concerning toxic substances. Polychlorinated biphenyls, commonly known as PCBs, were once widely used in a variety of industrial and commercial applications, including in the construction of school buildings. The case against Bayer, which now owns Monsanto, the company that produced the chemicals, focused primarily on the contamination and the … Read more