Illinois AG Resolved Chemical Explosion Lawsuit

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a consent order after his office filed a lawsuit over a 2019 explosion at a chemical plant that killed four people and polluted the surrounding environment. The consent order barred the company from manufacturing the chemical that was being produced at the time of the explosion.

• Documents: IL Press ReleaseConsent Order
• Document Type: Press Releases/Statements Settlements
• States: Illinois
• Issues: Chemical Accidents Natural Resources Public Health Public Lands & Wildlife Toxics Water Water Pollution
• Era: Non-Federal
• Action Type: Environmental Enforcement Litigation