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TCE Lawyer Information: Response to TCE meeting on Behr Dayton Plant
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February 12, 2007, New York,
NY—Environmental and health experts met with Dayton, Ohio residents last week to
discuss the dangerous plume that is now affecting the air quality in homes near
the Behr-Dayton Thermal Products Plant on Webster Street. Contaminated
groundwater tainted with trichloroethylene (TCE) is to blame for the toxic
fumes, which are entering homes through their basements.
Of the
contamination, Robin Greenwald, head of Weitz & Luxenberg’s Environmental
Toxic Torts Unit said, “Citizens should not have to feel unsafe in their own
homes. When companies mishandle chemicals that migrate into groundwater and
ultimately into the air in people’s homes, those companies should have to pay
for the injuries and damage to property their unlawful conduct causes.”
About 80 residents concerned with how the chemical might affect property
values and their health, attended the public meeting, which was held by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, reported the Dayton Daily News. The EPA said it
is seeking to expand air quality sampling north, east and west of the Behr
facility to determine how many homes will need vapor abatement systems to help
mitigate the contamination.
The EPA will assess groundwater data to
gauge whether to conduct soil gas testing and indoor air and sub-slab gas
sampling. The agency has stated that there will be no charge to area residents
for the sampling or, if necessary, installation of the abatement
systems.
The News reported that 17 of the 21 homes initially targeted by
the EPA have been tested; 14 were found to need air systems to remove the vapor
hazards. More homes, as well as area schools, may need to be evaluated as the
EPA moves forward with its investigation. According to the EPA, indoor-air TCE
levels that exceed the 0.4 ppb/v human health protective level require the
installation of the abatement systems. Reportedly, the samples taken were all
above .4 and the highest was 260 parts per billion.
Trichloroethylene
(TCE), a chlorinated solvent, was widely used for metal degreasing in industrial
operations and is now a common contaminant at hazard waste sites and many
federal facilities. According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry, breathing high levels of TCE over a long period of time can cause
nerve, kidney and liver damage.
About Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C.: Weitz
& Luxenberg, founded in 1986, is one of the leading plaintiffs' litigation
law firms in America. A forerunner in the legal fight against environmental
polluters, Weitz & Luxenberg has worked with clients harmed by MTBE and
other toxins. The firm has played leading roles in national and local
litigations involving asbestos, DES, silicone breast implants, medical
malpractice, and general negligence, among others. The firm has won numerous
cases involving dangerous pharmaceuticals, including Vioxx, achieving a $13.5
million verdict against Merck & Co. (docket No. ATLL129605).
People
who have been affected by environmental pollutants can contact Weitz &
Luxenberg. Interested parties should call the Client Relations department at 1
(800) 476-6070 or via e-mail by writing to clientrelations@weitzlux.com. You may
also fill out the form below.
see also:
Groundwater
Groundwater vapor threatening the health of Dayton, Ohio residentsDayton, Ohio residents: TCE pollution lead to groundwater danger
Webster Street
Webster Street in Dayton, Ohio named TCE contamination sourceTCE Contamination Source for Dayton, OH found to be Webster Street
Breaking News
Vapor intrusion found in nine Dayton, Ohio homes. Lawsuit information Nine Dayton homes contain vapor intrusion; lawsuit questionnaire.
