What was the outcome of the trial against Beatrice and WR Grace?
The jury deliberated for nine days and found W.R. Grace liable and Beatrice Foods not liable of contaminating wells G and H. This moved the plaintiffs’ lawsuit forward against W.R. Grace & Co.
Where was WR Grace in Woburn?
The WR Grace parcel, commercial/industrial space situated in a prime location overlooking Route 128, has been completely vacant for nearly two decades now. The land has a notorious history, as it was one of the nexus sites involved in toxic waste trials in 1982 involving the relatives of sick children and W.R.
How was the Woburn case resolved?
In the July ruling, the jurors found that Grace had negligently “substantially contributed” to the contamination of two municipal drinking wells in Woburn with trichloroethylene, and tetrachloroethylene. The jury cleared another defendant, Beatrice Cos. of Chicago, of any liability.
What company dumped toxins in Woburn Mass?
Grace & Company, Beatrice Foods and UniFirst Corporation with contaminating public water supplies by dumping toxic materials near city wells. The families alleged that the toxic materials were carcinogenic and led to the leukemia-related deaths of six children and one adult in a nearby neighborhood.
Did Jan Schlichtmann win the Woburn case?
Lawyers around town whispered about the crazy young attorney who had refused a million-dollar settlement from MGH. Schlichtmann took the case to trial and won $4.7 million. It was thought to be the largest malpractice award in Massachusetts history. Woburn was his next case.
When Mr Schlichtmann went to the tannery What did he see that caused him to accept the case?
2. When Mr. Schlichtmann went to the tannery, what did he see that caused him to accept the case? He saw the company discarding waste, and he also saw wealthy companies that he could sue.
What is the problem in civil action?
Macy, Kathleen Quinlan, and Tony Shalhoub, it tells the true story of a court case about environmental pollution that took place in Woburn, Massachusetts in the 1980s. The film and court case revolve around the issue of trichloroethylene, an industrial solvent, and its contamination of a local aquifer.
How much money did Mr Schlichtmann want to settle the case?
But with little money and almost no chance of success in a second phase of the trial, Schlichtmann’s firm settled with W. R. Grace for $8 million. This infuriated lead plaintiff Anne Anderson, who had just wanted an apology.
What happened to WR Grace’s sites?
WR Grace will continue to be responsible for additional sites after its emergence from bankruptcy. EPA entered into a separate settlement agreement with WR Grace in June 2008 for the Libby Asbestos Site.
What was the settlement for the Grace v Skinner case?
The plaintiffs and W.R. Grace reached an $8 million settlement before Judge Skinner’s official ruling was made. The settlement included monies for five other families that had filed a separate lawsuit against W.R. Grace and Beatrice for health effects other than leukemia.
What was the settlement agreement between EPA and WR Grace?
EPA entered into a separate settlement agreement with WR Grace in June 2008 for the Libby Asbestos Site. WR Grace paid EPA $250 million to cash out its liability for the Libby site with the exception of the Libby Mine and contamination migrating from the mine.
Who were the defendants in the Woburn case?
This landmark case centered on the alleged contamination of two municipal supply wells (G and H) in Woburn, Massachusetts, by three local industries. The plaintiffs were a group of eight families that lived in a part of town served by the two municipal wells. The defendants were W.R.