Source: Distingished Programs

A dry cleaner located in a strip mall filed for bankruptcy leaving behind contamination in the soil and groundwater,  which led to an indoor air issue from soil vapor. The cleanup became the responsibility of the property/strip mall  owner. The owner was required by the state regulatory agency to complete the cleanup of the site and notify surrounding property owners of the contamination, as it had migrated off-site. Cleanup costs and subsequent  lawsuits from adjacent property owners exceeded $800,000.