Grant & Eisenhofer obtained a $120 million settlement for Illinois in landmark PCB contamination case
Plaintiff(s):
The People of the State of Illinois, ex rel. Kwame Raoul, Attorney General
Case type / claims:
This lawsuit was filed by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office against Monsanto Co. over its long-term production of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). These toxic substances—many of which were produced in Monsanto’s Sauget, Illinois facility—widely contaminated the state’s natural resources and are a detriment to the environment. The lawsuit alleged the company knew of the dangers that these hazardous chemicals posed, yet denied this knowledge and continued to pollute Illinois’ natural resources for decades.
Defendant(s):
Monsanto Co., Solutia Inc., Pharmacia LLC
Jurisdiction:
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Year:
2025
Outcome:
- Resulted in a settlement valued at $120 million and up to $280 million, depending on the outcome of indemnity litigation.
