Ohio Manufacturer Reaches Deal On Factory Pollution Claims

Law360, New York (May 24, 2012, 5:02 PM ET) -- Ohio manufacturer Johnson Welded Products Inc. has agreed to investigate possible pollution surrounding a factory site under a settlement reached with state environmental authorities, the company's attorney said Thursday.

As part of the deal, Johnson will not admit fault or pay any civil fines in exchange for investigating possible soil and water contamination. The settlement is expected to be filed with a court next week.

In a lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court, the state of Ohio alleged that the manufacturer had improperly disposed of ultrahazardous...
To view the full article, take a free trial now.

Already a subscriber? Click here to login

Already have access?

  1. Forgot your password?
  2. Sign In

Get instant access to the one-stop news source for business lawyers

Required

Case Information

Case Title

State of Ohio, ex rel. Michael DeWine, Ohio Attorney General v. Johnson Welded Products Inc.

Court

Ohio Southern

Nature of Suit

Environmental Matters

Case Number

3:12-cv-00154

Judge

Walter H Rice

Date Filed

May 22, 2012

Sections

Law Firms Mentioned

Government Agencies Mentioned