Napoli Bern LLP Law Firm Involved in “Toxic’ Pit Lawsuit against CSX Transportation
Napoli Bern LLP law firm is involved with a coalition of attorneys from across the US in filing a major environmental lawsuit in Desoto County, Florida against Jacksonville, Florida based CSX Transportation Corporation.
New York, NY (PRWEB) February 7, 2005 -- The Napoli Bern LLP law firm from
New York City is involved with a coalition off attorneys from across the US in
filing a major environmental lawsuit in Desoto County, Florida against
Jacksonville, Florida based CSX Transportation Corporation. The lawsuit seeks
$500 million in damages for injuries to residents of Hull, Florida and the Peace
River basin caused by the CSX Transportation’s Creosote Pit which is located in
Hull.
The Creosote Pit is an unlined, open, treatment facility. It was
operated for over thirty years in the Hull, Florida location by several
predecessor companies that became CSX Transportation. In the fifty years since
the operations ceased the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation states
that the pit still has “elevated levels of anthracene, fluroanthene, pyrene and
benzene.” These carcinogenic chemicals have leached into the groundwater and
affected local drinking water.
Marc Bern a nationally recognized
environmental attorney is representing Napoli Bern LLP law firm in
this lawsuit.
“Napoli Bern LLP addresses environmental issues throughout the
country and we have never seen a situation such as this. This is toxic pollution
on a grand scale that has and continues to have long lasting negative effects on
the entire community as well as communities downstream, “said Bern. “The effects
are truly generational.”
The lawsuit details that the toxic chemicals
contaminated and continue to contaminate the soil, groundwater, air and
properties in the area around the creosote pit. These chemicals continue to pose
a threat to area residents including the Plaintiffs. The lawsuit also details
the negative affects on property values throughout the Peace River basin area
and seeks actual and punitive damages. A jury trial has been
demanded.
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Napoli Bern, LLP is a law firm experienced in
prosecuting personal injury actions on behalf of its clients. The firm’s
litigation practice is focused on mass tort, medical malpractice, products
liability, and negligence actions. Their office has been instrumental in the
development of new law in the area of personal injury law and consumer rights.
Napoli Bern has law offices in New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia and
Oklahoma. For more information visit www.nblawfirm.com or call 1-888-LAW-IN-NY.
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