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Massive Lawsuit Unveils Charleston Chemical Plant’s Alleged Intentional Exposure of Workers to Dangerous Mercury Levels

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Charleston, Tennessee – A chemical plant in Charleston, Tennessee is facing a lawsuit alleging that it knowingly exposed more than a hundred workers and their family members to hazardous levels of mercury. The lawsuit, described as a ‘mass tort’, was filed this week by over 150 plaintiffs, with the expectation that the number will surpass 200. The plant in question is operated by Olin Chlor-Alkali. The lawsuit claims that the company’s Charleston site used the mercury cell method, which involved the recirculation of elemental mercury. According to the lawsuit, this process potentially exposed employees and … Read more

Rock Creek residents file new lawsuit against Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport over noise and lead exposure

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ARVADA, Colo. – Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is facing a new lawsuit from community members who have long struggled with noise issues caused by low-flying planes. Residents of the Rock Creek neighborhood have been vocal about their frustration with the constant noise disruption. Last year, they expressed their concerns about health risks associated with the leaded fuel used by most planes flying over their homes. The lawsuit, filed by approximately 400 residents, alleges that the airport is ignoring changes to avigation easements – the rights to fly over certain properties. These easements were voided by … Read more