Posted on 10.25.21

St. Clair County jurors award Sauget plaintiffs $72 million in verdict against Cerro Flow

Source: The Madison-St. Clair Record, October 19, 2021
Posted on: https://www.advisen.com/

St. Clair County jurors awarded 12 plaintiffs $72 million after finding metal recycler Cerro Flow liable for emitting pollutants from its Sauget plant, causing several exposed residents to suffer from cancer and other health issues.

Circuit Judge Chris Kolker presided over the three-week trial, which concluded on Oct. 15. The jury returned a plaintiff verdict after deliberating over the course of two days. They awarded the plaintiffs $24 million in compensatory damages and $48 million in punitive damages.  Read more.

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