Source: Distinguished Programs

A chemical manufacturing plant caught fire, emitting hazardous vapors into the air and hazardous liquids into the soil and groundwater. The air vapors and groundwater migrated to a number of nearby third-party properties. A  class action lawsuit was filed by the neighboring community for property damage and bodily injury. In addition to  these third-party claims, the plant’s owner incurred extensive costs to clean up surrounding properties as well as the  site itself. Total costs from the class action and cleanup costs exceeded $5,000,000.