In a recent article, River Keeper Dean Najouks discusses the PCB contamination of Badin Lake.
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In a recent article, River Keeper Dean Najouks discusses the PCB contamination of Badin Lake.
Continue reading ›Reports indicate that the dam failure in Hope Mills was the result of failed vinyl sheeting. Sounds strange!!
Continue reading ›As reported by the Wilmington Star, the EPA has recently begun testing the former Kerr-McGee site near Wilmington. Reportedly, testing will include nearby residential drinking wells.
Continue reading ›Recent reports are linking melting vinyl siding in new homes to energy efficient windows. Click here for a recent news broadcast on this issue. This is obviously a terrible situation for homeowners and hopefully the builders and the manufacturers will fix this problem. The lawyers at Hendren & Malone, PLLC have significant experience with complicated…
Continue reading ›As reported by the Raleigh News and Observer, a cement plant planned for New Hanover County will not open until a full environmental impact review is considered. Trial court Judge Donald Stephens recently ruled that a full review of the effect on air, water, and the surrounding community must be complete before the state allows…
Continue reading ›A number of residents in South Buncombe County near Asheville are dealing with contaminated drinking water wells. The contaminated water is near an former CTS industrial site. EPA testing first discovered contamination in soil and stream samples in 1990, but the groundwater wasn’t tested. In July 1999, the chemical trichloroethylene, or TCE, was found in…
Continue reading ›The Town of Benson, North Carolina will hook up municipal water to 21 properties in Benson contaminated by leaking petroleum products including MTBE. For more information, click here. The lawyers at Hendren & Malone, PLLC have experience working on cases such as these and Michael Malone has a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering in addition to…
Continue reading ›As reported by USA Today, on starting April 22, contractors who work on pre-1978 houses must be certified in lead-based paint safe practices. Indeed, this is a good thing for children as lead poisoning can result from improper lead-based paint practices during renovations.
Continue reading ›As reported by the Kansas City Star, a Kansas jury awarded $11 million today to neighboring farmers who sued a factory farm operation saying hog odors were so bad they couldn’t go outside. If you have a North Carolina claim for environmental nuisance, contact the environmental attorneys at Hendren and Malone, PLLC.
Continue reading ›As reported by the News & Observer, United States Federal Judge Earl Britt has issued an order allowing for payments to residents and business owners who filed claims for damages as a result of an explosion at a hazardous waste warehouse three years ago. The payments are the result of a class action lawsuit and…
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