Source: http://www.kirotv.com, November 9, 2015 By: Nick McGurk For nearly 100 years, a copper smelter in north Tacoma spewed pollution into the air until it stopped operating in 1985. The ASARCO smelter in Tacoma was demolished in 1993. But dangerous chemicals like arsenic and lead are still in the topsoil, affecting about 1,000 square miles from Olympia […]

Source: http://www.constructionbusinessowner.com, November 2015 By: Harry R. Johnson, Conner Strong & Buckelew How SMBs can compete against mega-contractors with this alternative More property owners are now inserting a clause in their construction contracts that could limit the competitiveness of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs): the requirement for wrap-up insurance. By relying on one policy to […]

Source: http://www.tctimes.com, November 6, 2015 By: Hannah Ball Suspected source of leak, Beacon and Bridge, may receive extension for final report More investigation is required to discover the source of the gasoline leak that was discovered last November in downtown Linden, according to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The DEQ has not been able […]

Source: http://www.lexology.com, November 5, 2015 By: Joseph A. Arnold and Andrew C. Lucking, Gordon & Rees LLP In a somewhat unusual insurance coverage case, the Third Circuit gave teeth to a “renewal” clause contained within a ten-year pollution and remediation policy and prohibited the insurer from materially changing the policy terms for the renewal period. […]

Source: http://www.lexology.com, November 4, 2015 By: Matthew J. Devries, Burr & Forman LLP When dealing with construction claims—whether one for construction defects, outstanding payment, or delay damages—an initial hurdle is making sure that proper notice has been given.  Generally, you have to make sure that you comply with the contract or insurance provisions by: (1) […]

Source: http://www.nj.com, October 29, 2015 By: Dan Ivers After nearly 30 years, city officials and chemical and technology company Celanese have agreed to terms on a deal to clean up the contaminated former site of Ironbound Stadium. Business Administrator Jack Kelly confirmed the tentative settlement on Wednesday, saying Celanese had agreed to pay approximately $2.3 […]

Source: http://www.lexology.com, October 9, 2015 By: Diane A. Silva, Manko Gold Katcher & Fox The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division recently confirmed that the New Jersey Spill Act applies retroactively and abrogates the State of New Jersey’s sovereign immunity for contribution to contamination.  The case, NL Industries, Inc. v. State, Dkt. No. L-1296-14 (Law Div., […]

Source: http://hcinfo.com France • September 2015 Between mid-August and early September, 8 cases of Legionnaires’ disease were reported among persons who had been in the city center of Montpellier. As of September 10th, 1 patient had died, 2 were still hospitalized, and 5 had recovered. NYC Morris Park, Bronx • September 2015 13 cases of […]

Please see this list of Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks on Wikipedia.

Source: http://abc7ny.com, January 14, 2015 By: Josh Einiger The Health Department announced Tuesday the results of preliminary tests that show that the cooling towers at Co-Op City are contaminated with the Legionella bacteria. “We need answers,” a resident said. At a town hall meeting Tuesday night, tenants of Co-Op City came armed with hundreds of […]

Source: http://www.cbsnews.com, March 13, 2014 By: Jennifer Janisch In January 2013, CBS News reported that a Veterans Affairs hospital in Pittsburgh knew for more than a year it had an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, but failed to warn patients. VA officials testified before Congress on February 5, 2013, blaming the facilities’ old water system for […]

Source: http://www.dailynews.com, October 27, 2015 By: Elizabeth Marcellino The Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a $2 million funding request by Supervisor Hilda Solis to help speed the cleanup of contaminated soil around the now-closed Exide battery recycling plant in Vernon, saying “the state continues to drag its feet.” Exide agreed in March to close its […]