Reached a $35 million settlement for the City of Los Angeles in PCB contamination litigation
Plaintiff(s):
People of the State of California through the Los Angeles City attorney and the City of Los Angeles
Case type / claims:
Environmental action against against Monsanto Co. (and successor entities) arising out of its production, marketing, distribution, and sale of carcinogenic industrial chemicals (polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs), resulting in environmental contamination as well as contamination of the L.A. Harbor, Dominguez Channel, Ballona Creek, Echo Park Lake, Machado Lake, Marina Del Rey and Santa Monica Bay via the City’s stormwater and wastewater systems. The lawsuit sought to force Monsanto to abate PCB pollution and to reimburse the City for costs it has already incurred to address PCB pollution.
Defendant(s):
Monsanto Co., Solutia Inc., Pharmacia LLC
Jurisdiction:
California Superior Court, Los Angeles County
Year:
2024
Outcome:
- Grant & Eisenhofer reached a $35 million settlement to reimburse the City for costs it has already incurred to address PCB pollution.
