Environmental Law

Over the last several years, society in general has become more concerned with environmental issues and the North Carolina environmental lawyers at Hendren & Malone are poised to join in the fight.  As you might expect, heightened awareness of how corporate America impacts our environment has increased.

The North Carolina environmental lawyers at Hendren & Malone are uniquely qualified to represent North Carolinians for their environmental claims.  Attorney Mike Malone has Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from North Carolina State University where the focus of the doctoral research was on the environmental impacts of complicated construction practices.

Many people consider us one of the leading firms in the North Carolina litigating environmental issues, chemical contamination, water contamination and toxic torts.

Hendren & Malone are involved in multiple complex environmental cases and have represented hundreds of people exposed to harmful and toxic chemicals.  Our recent environmental cases include:

  • Childhood lead poisoning from deteriorating paint in older homes and apartments
  • Exposure to emissions and pollutants from industrial facilities
  • Toxic exposure from chemicals used to disinfect residence
  • Toxic exposure from termiticide and insecticide applied residence
  • Loss in property value due to contamination from a leaking underground storage tank at nearby gas station
  • Toxic exposure and property loss due to exposure to spilled fuel oil
  • Loss in property value from neighboring industrial activities including operation of a quarry and asphalt plant

Proving that a person, family or community has been injured as a result of a defendant’s negligence, carelessness, or in some cases, intentional conduct is not an easy assignment.  You need a lawyer who knows how to litigate an environmental case in North Carolina.  Through hard work, knowledge, and determination, we have had much success to date.  Please call us for a free consultation if you believe you have a claim due to exposure to an environmental contaminant or toxin.

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Recent North Carolina Environmental Law Articles

  • Swimming Pool Chemicals Cause Thousands of Injuries

    Posted by J. Michael Malone on October 10, 2011

    I recently came across a very interesting article regarding injuries caused by swimming pool chemicals.  According to a study published in the journal Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, improper handling of pool chemicals resulted in over 28,000 injuries from 2002 to 2008.  The study included those injured in North Carolina.
    Apparently, the most common cause of [...]

  • Hudson, North Carolina Chemical Plant Blows Up – Causes Evacuation

    Posted by J. Michael Malone on May 31, 2011

    On Saturday afternoon, a chemical plant in Hudson, North Carolina blew up causes an evacuation of approximately 750 nearby residents.  The plant, located in Caldwell County, North Carolina, is operated by Chemical Coatings, Inc.  It is not clear what caused the explosion.  However, it took multiple first responders several hours to control the blaze.
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  • Alabama Chicken Plant Fined $52k For Ammonia Leak

    Posted by J. Michael Malone on March 2, 2011

    In an interesting case, an Alabama chicken plant has been fined $52k for an August ammonia leak that sent 150 people to the hospital.  Anhydrous ammonia, which is used a refrigerant at poultry processing plant, apparently leaked from a pipe on the roof of the plant.  The plant is run by Millard Refrigerated Services of [...]

  • Fuquay Varina Neighborhood Dealing With Water Contamination

    Posted by J. Michael Malone on November 29, 2010

    As reported in an excellent story by the Raleigh News and Observer, a neighborhood near Fuquay Varina is restling with a contaminated water issue.  The neighborhood, called Northgate, has well water which has been found to contain high levels of tricholoethylene, a chemical compound used as an industrial solvent and known to be a carcinogen [...]

  • Hepatitis B Outbreak at GlenCare of Mount Olive

    Posted by J. Michael Malone on October 20, 2010

    As reported by Eyewitness News 9, four residents of GlenCare of Mount Olive, North Carolina have died and it appears that hepatitis B is to blame.  At least one other resident has tested positive.  Investigators are trying to pinpoint the source and cause of the spread.  For more on this story, click here and here. 
    Hendren & [...]

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