“Records show that Monsanto intentionally misled the public,” a Chicago lawyer said.
that the case is “meritless” and “the company never manufactured or disposed of PCBs in or near the Chicago area.” The company claims the chemicals were instead manufactured by unnamed “third parties,” although the company’s relationship with these firms remains unclear.
“This PCB contamination constitutes a substantial and unreasonable interference with rights enjoyed by the public, including rights under Article XI of the Illinois Constitution,” the Chicago lawsuit says. “This contamination has caused harm that is severe and greater than the City and the public should bear without compensation.”To be brutally honest, Truthout is behind on our fundraising goals for the year. There are a lot of reasons why.
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