March 26th, 2009
This case involves the former E. I. du Pont operations of a zinc smelting facility in Spelter, WV. This is a class-action complaint alleging negligence, recklessness, public and private nuisance, trespass, strict liability, unjust enrichment, medical monitoring and punitive damages based on alleged exposure to arsenic, cadmium and lead. The jury verdicts are reported as the largest toxic tort verdict in the country.
