Environmental Pollutants
Landfill Odor
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Talk to a lawyer about your experience with the Countryside Landfill
The area around the Countryside Landfill in Grayslake, IL has long withstood a series of pungent scents. The biggest problem odor historically has been hydrogen sulfide. The site's processing flare, designed to burn off excess gas not converted to energy, malfunctioned 100 times from 2005 to 2010. In 2008, reports The Daily Herald, some Prairie Crossing residents were forced to leave their own homes on Thanksgiving Day.
You have had to endure an unreasonable odor and perhaps even been driven from your home on a day when you should have been celebrating with your family. Talk to the Environmental Unit lawyers at Weitz & Luxenberg for a free consultation regarding your case.
What causes Countryside's noxious fumes?
As mentioned above, the primary culprit was hydrogen sulfide from rotting drywall powder, or “drywall fine.” Bacteria thrive in the fine and give off hydrogen sulfide, whose sulfuric element produces a smell commonly associated with rotting eggs.
Even innocuous odors without threat of long-term health effects intrude on residential or business areas very often as the result of landfill violations.
Ailments caused by exposure to noxious fumes
- headache
- dizziness
- vomiting
- insomnia
- lack of appetite
- irritated skin & eyes
- vision problems
- congestion
What can you do?
Stand alongside your neighbors to oppose the intolerable contamination of your lands. Weitz & Luxenberg represents several communities around the country for the personal injuries and property damage they have suffered as a result of pollution. We offer our free consultation and contingency-basis services in all fifty states, meaning there is no cost unless you win a favorable verdict or a settlement. Weitz & Luxenberg believes productivity and clean living can co-exist.
Breathe easier with Weitz & Luxenberg
The experienced attorneys at Weitz & Luxenberg will build you the strongest possible case to get the compensation you deserve for your suffering and loss of property value. We made our name bringing suit against environmental polluters and we have extended our aid to plaintiffs all over the country in the 25 years since. Contact Weitz & Luxenberg via the form on this page. A representative from our firm will respond to you in short order.
Sources:
www.dailyherald.com/article/20100328/news/303289958/
see also:
Grand Central Landfill
Terminally unpleasant: Grand Central Landfill odor stinks up PennsylvaniaGrand central landfill fails to control noxious odors and sickens residents
Countryside Landfill
Terminally unpleasant: Countryside Landfill odor stinks up GrayslakeCountrywide landfill fails to control odors
Landfill Violations
News: Pike Township Landfill cited for boundary violationsPike Township Landfill in Bolivar, Ohio, cited for eight violations
