Chattanooga Residents Take Legal Action Against Charleston Chemical Plant Over Mercury Contamination
Chattanooga, Tennessee – A “mass tort” lawsuit has been filed in Chattanooga against a chemical plant in Charleston, alleging mercury contamination. The lawsuit specifically targets Olin Chlor Alkali, a company involved in the chloralkali process. Mercury is a highly toxic substance that can pose serious health risks to both humans and the environment. The lawsuit claims that the Charleston chemical plant has caused mercury contamination in Bradley County, Tennessee. This contamination has allegedly affected local fish populations, leading to concerns about the safety of consuming fish from the region. Mercury is known to bioaccumulate in … Read more