Contamination

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

D.C. Attorney General Takes Legal Action Against Construction Giant Over Waterway Contamination

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Washington, D.C. – The Attorney General of Washington, D.C., has initiated a lawsuit against a prominent construction firm, accusing it of contributing to the pollution of local waterways. The legal action highlights growing environmental concerns and emphasizes the government’s commitment to protecting natural resources within the district. The construction company, which has been involved in numerous projects throughout the capital, allegedly failed to comply with environmental regulations, leading to harmful contaminants entering the water systems. These pollutants pose a threat not only to the aquatic life but also to the residents who rely on these … Read more

Seattle Lawyer Accused of Blocking $1.19 Billion Water Contamination Settlement Denies Allegations, Calls Sanctions Motion an “Intimidation Tactic”

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SEATTLE, Washington – A Seattle lawyer is fighting back against allegations that he held up a $1.19 billion water contamination settlement involving DuPont. Jeff Kray, of Marten Law, claims that the sanctions motion filed against him by class counsel is merely an “intimidation tactic” based on a “fantastical conspiracy theory.” Kray argues that class counsel failed to meet with him prior to filing the motion. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, represented by Kray, is at the center of this legal battle. Mitchell Tilner, an attorney from Horvitz & Levy in Burbank, California, has … Read more