Nearly 800 Residents to Sue Wisconsin City Over PFAS Contamination
Source: https://www.insurancejournal.com/, May 18, 2021
Nearly 800 residents of French Island plan to sue the city of La Crosse, Wisconsin, stemming from contamination of private drinking water wells from chemicals known as PFAS, a move that could expose the city to up to more than $39 million in claims.
Attorney Tim Jacobson served the city notice on May 14 of its intention to file a lawsuit on behalf of 787 residents of French Island. Jacobson filed a similar document on behalf of 125 residents in February. The filing is the first step that must be taken under the law before pursuing a complaint against the city. Read more.